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S17 DWA

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,199 mi
Last recorded55,199 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 DWA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 55,199 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 53,610 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 53,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords (225/50R17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked to cords (225/50R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2024 51,178 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 48,748 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 45,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 43,381 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 40,874 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 38,202 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 35,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/50/17 98y (4.1.E.1)

engine cover&under tray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 32,334 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily scored and corroded (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 28,853 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 25,067 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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S17 DWA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 S17 DWA, 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 S17 DWA registered?

S17 DWA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is S17 DWA safe to buy?

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