2012 Audi A4 1.8L Petrol · KV12 BTZ
2012 Audi A4 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 167,971 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV12 BTZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 167,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KV12 BTZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A4 (KV12 BTZ) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KV12 BTZ Mileage History
- 23/02/2023142,108 mi
- 20/02/2024154,510 mi+12,402 mi
- 21/02/2025162,062 mi+7,552 mi
- 21/02/2025162,062 mi
- 20/03/2026167,971 mi+5,909 mi
Average of roughly 8,426 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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