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DK12 SWO

2012 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,689 mi
Last recorded106,689 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 SWO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 106,689 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 103,393 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 101,708 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 101,506 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 100,194 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 90,232 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 82,617 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 78,771 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 69,389 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 58,670 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 50,285 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 42,233 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 32,576 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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DK12 SWO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DK12 SWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DK12 SWO?

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What year was DK12 SWO registered?

DK12 SWO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 10 April 2012.

Is DK12 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK12 SWO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK12 SWO have outstanding finance?

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