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C24 SWX

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,717 mi
Last recorded133,717 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC24 SWX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 133,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 121,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 116,720 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 112,098 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose mid joint sleeve corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 100,033 miles

Low Emitter

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 100,032 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Low Emitter

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 91,544 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 85,572 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside front disc discolored due to over heating

Pass 22 Feb 2019 76,434 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 76,434 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 71,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 63,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 55,294 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 47,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C24 SWX is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C24 SWX, 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 C24 SWX registered?

C24 SWX is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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