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C8 SXC

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests30 (27 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,682 mi
Last recorded116,682 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 SXC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

27 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 116,682 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF/OSF Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSF 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2025 167,335 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2025 115,458 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NSF/OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 115,458 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded NSF/OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 163,196 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 111,567 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NSR/OSR (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSR/OSR (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSR/OSR/NSF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 156,650 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 107,874 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF,NSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR,NSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Outer Tyre slightly damaged NSF,NSR,OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 150,072 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 149,980 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 104,738 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 143,189 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted covering components

Pass 15 Jan 2021 99,427 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 138,422 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 138,422 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 86,464 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 133,279 miles

Axle (2) service brakes during their application indicate that service/repairs are required (29%)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear park brake effort is low indicating that service/repairs are required

Pass 31 Jan 2019 61,021 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 125,455 miles

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))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 55,241 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 114,190 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 48,654 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 103,488 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 41,366 miles

child seats fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 91,734 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,847 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 78,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 62,810 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,888 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 40,312 miles

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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C8 SXC is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C8 SXC, 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 C8 SXC registered?

C8 SXC is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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