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SW62 ESY

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,042 mi
Last recorded126,042 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 ESY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 126,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 117,393 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 107,561 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 97,366 miles

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

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 28 Jan 2023 97,359 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 25 Nov 2021 89,954 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 76,654 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 64,818 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 52,133 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 40,697 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 32,990 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 32,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slightly worn with lip on edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit No tread and badly worn inner edge, middle 3/4 ok (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit No tread and badly worn inner edge, middle 3/4 ok (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 23,087 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 23,087 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Five pence piece jammed in latch (5.2.5a)

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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SW62 ESY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue 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 SW62 ESY, 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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SW62 ESY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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