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SW12 CAX

2012 Audi Tt

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,358 mi
Last recorded63,358 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Tt54,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 CAX
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 63,358 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 63,355 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 58,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on inner edge 0 mm. 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel liner loose.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bonnet release catch broken in cab.

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 58,157 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on inner edge 0 mm. 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel liner loose.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bonnet release catch broken in cab.

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 52,118 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 46,084 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 44,019 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 41,612 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 40,484 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 35,101 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 30,397 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 25,927 miles

slight damage to osf sidewall

Pass 8 Apr 2016 21,685 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 21,408 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly distorted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 14,242 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Audi Tt?

Based on 2,336,395 MOT tests across 161,515 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
4,869
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
161,515
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,061
position lamp(s) not working 54,144
coil spring broken 21,869
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,796
Registration plate lamp not working 16,355
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SW12 CAX is a 2012 Audi Tt in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Audi Tt models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 54,717 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 Tt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,061 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW12 CAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Tt typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Audi Tt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW12 CAX registered?

SW12 CAX is a 2012 Audi Tt, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is SW12 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 CAX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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