
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass105,629 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 105,629 miles
- Test number
- 109115429419
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass100,273 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 100,273 miles
- Test number
- 815853533070
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass98,723 miles (+2,044)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 98,723 miles
- Test number
- 817147177483
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass86,024 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 86,024 miles
- Test number
- 778629564125
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass71,278 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 71,278 miles
- Test number
- 139507393105
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass68,119 miles (+2,739)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 68,119 miles
- Test number
- 396427232411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,380 miles (+3,830)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 65,380 miles
- Test number
- 366722641272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,550 miles (+14,129)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 61,550 miles
- Test number
- 831134040231
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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