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SW12 KXA

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,506 mi
Last recorded99,506 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 KXA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 99,506 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 87,897 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 75,365 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2023 64,567 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 54,480 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 43,711 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 34,105 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 31,047 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 26,914 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 26,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 24,990 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Jun 2016 19,558 miles

advise both rear tyres have slight cracking/perished between tread pattern

advise engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

advise under trays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Pass 24 Jun 2015 13,602 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 KXA 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 SW12 KXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW12 KXA registered?

SW12 KXA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 2 July 2012.

Is SW12 KXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 KXA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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