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SC12 KWU

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,844 mi
Last recorded90,844 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 KWU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 90,844 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 86,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM CHALKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative LEVEL SENSOR BROKEN (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM CHALKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

BOOT DAMAGED NO SHARP EDGES

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

Offside Rear Inner TAILIGHT DAMAGED

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

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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

Pass 18 May 2023 79,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush starting to separate from the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner lamp unit damaged but not affecting light output

Rear auto headlight levelling device broken but not affecting operation

boot lid damaged but not likely to cause injury

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 18 May 2023 79,084 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush starting to separate from the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner lamp unit damaged but not affecting light output

Rear auto headlight levelling device broken but not affecting operation

boot lid damaged but not likely to cause injury

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 12 May 2023 78,911 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to aux belt tensioner failure (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 68,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted, Obscuring the view of some components.

Fail 13 Apr 2022 68,615 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted, Obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 18 Mar 2021 64,699 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 64,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 62,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 59,559 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 45,759 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 33,427 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 21,901 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 18,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SC12 KWU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SC12 KWU, 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 SC12 KWU registered?

SC12 KWU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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