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SW12 GCU

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,735 mi
Last recorded107,735 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 GCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 107,735 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 97,298 miles

Rear Rear subframe corroded but not significantly weakened

Fail 23 Aug 2024 97,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked in yellow 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub frame corroded not excessive

Pass 30 Aug 2023 87,668 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 87,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure plus cuts in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2022 77,703 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 70,135 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 64,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 56,969 miles

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))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 56,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 47,329 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 39,960 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 32,634 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished and wearing outer edges

exhaust sleeve corroded and broken

Pass 19 Aug 2015 24,670 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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SW12 GCU is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SW12 GCU, 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 GCU registered?

SW12 GCU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is SW12 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 GCU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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