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SW12 XNK

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,015 mi
Last recorded84,015 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 XNK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 84,015 miles

Central Rear Heat Shield loose

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 78,046 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Heat Shield Loose

Pass 24 Jul 2024 72,948 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 17 Jul 2024 72,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front lower FRONT arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Aug 2023 70,150 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 66,827 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 63,034 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 57,911 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 51,916 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 44,206 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 38,764 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 32,376 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 20,959 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 XNK is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc 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 XNK, 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 XNK registered?

SW12 XNK is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is SW12 XNK safe to buy?

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