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DW05 SAW

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,787 mi
Last recorded108,787 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW05 SAW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2025 108,787 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 98,089 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 86,409 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 82,677 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 82,213 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 74,017 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald section on inner edge,out of shape URGENT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 64,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 56,483 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 49,829 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 41,224 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 28,669 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 13,570 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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DW05 SAW is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DW05 SAW, 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 DW05 SAW registered?

DW05 SAW is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is DW05 SAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW05 SAW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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