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WF12 BBJ

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

207,432 mi
Last recorded207,432 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 BBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 207,432 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

full under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2024 195,622 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 185,354 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 176,103 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 Aug 2022 176,103 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255,35,19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Aug 2021 164,551 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 164,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2020 158,301 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 158,301 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 21 May 2019 147,674 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 147,674 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255,35,19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 132,945 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 132,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 116,746 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255,35,19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 101,619 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 88,172 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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WF12 BBJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 86,713 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF12 BBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WF12 BBJ registered?

WF12 BBJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 March 2012.

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