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SW12 DVC

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,107 mi
Last recorded108,107 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 DVC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 108,107 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 104,224 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 100,799 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 97,252 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 92,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 92,117 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 85,509 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 74,700 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 58,654 miles

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 54,863 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 May 2016 47,536 miles

Child Seat Fitted Adult Belt Not Checked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Components

Pass 25 May 2015 36,778 miles

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

management light on

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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SW12 DVC is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SW12 DVC, 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 SW12 DVC registered?

SW12 DVC is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is SW12 DVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 DVC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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