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Audi A4

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc

S12 ESWMOT history

S12 ESW is a silver petrol Audi A4 first used on 24 Apr 2006. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 125,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2024.

S12 ESW silver Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2025
Mileage
125,831 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 ESW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 ESW was last recorded at 125,831 miles on 3 Feb 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jun 2016: 96,642 miles, lower than 99,420 miles on 25 Jun 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
125,831 miles · 2 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 125,831 miles
  • 2023 – 118,448 miles
  • 2022 – 111,347 miles
  • 2019 – 105,629 miles
  • 2018 – 100,273 miles
  • 2017 – 98,723 miles
  • 2016 – 96,679 miles
  • 2015 – 99,420 miles
  • 2014 – 86,024 miles
  • 2013 – 71,278 miles
  • 2012 – 68,119 miles
  • 2011 – 65,380 miles
  • 2010 – 61,550 miles
  • 2009 – 47,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,831 miles
  • MinorRear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,831 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    125,831 miles
    Test number
    679906360091
    • MinorRear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail125,831 miles (+7,383)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,831 miles
    Test number
    653231749150
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass118,448 miles (+7,101)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    118,448 miles
    Test number
    190359434677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. Pass111,347 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    111,347 miles
    Test number
    545799987018
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail111,345 miles (+5,716)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,345 miles
    Test number
    683903477827
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass105,629 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,629 miles
    Test number
    109115429419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail105,628 miles (+5,355)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,628 miles
    Test number
    559411355721
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  8. Pass100,273 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,273 miles
    Test number
    815853533070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,268 miles (+1,545)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,268 miles
    Test number
    667211032848
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass98,723 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    98,723 miles
    Test number
    817147177483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,679 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    96,679 miles
    Test number
    140619642333
    • AdvisoryBrake Pad Wear Sensor Light Illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat Fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Wearing Inner Edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Fail96,679 miles (+37)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,679 miles
    Test number
    478611144602
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake Pad Wear Sensor Light Illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat Fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Wearing Inner Edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Fail96,642 miles (-2,778)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,642 miles
    Test number
    155505336104
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' light surface scratching (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass99,420 miles (+13,396)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    99,420 miles
    Test number
    965316475194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  15. Pass86,024 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,024 miles
    Test number
    778629564125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,022 miles (+14,744)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,022 miles
    Test number
    997688564192
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  17. Pass71,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,278 miles
    Test number
    139507393105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,278 miles (+3,159)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,278 miles
    Test number
    447277593172
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  19. Pass68,119 miles (+2,739)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    68,119 miles
    Test number
    396427232411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,380 miles (+3,830)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    65,380 miles
    Test number
    366722641272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,550 miles (+14,129)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    61,550 miles
    Test number
    831134040231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    47,421 miles
    Test number
    873066429104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 ESW

Does S12 ESW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S12 ESW expired on 2 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S12 ESW?
The MOT on S12 ESW expired on 2 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S12 ESW done?
S12 ESW was recorded at 125,831 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2024, an average of 5,317 miles a year.
Has S12 ESW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 ESW has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S12 ESW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S12 ESW find?
S12 ESW passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: rear position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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