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SW62 VLX

2012 Audi RS4

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,018 mi
Last recorded88,018 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi RS455,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 VLX
MakeAudi
ModelRS4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 88,018 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 85,790 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 84,097 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 81,673 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 79,471 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 73,717 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 73,715 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 68,320 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 60,817 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 52,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mil (4.1.E.1)

cuts in both front tyres

Pass 22 Sep 2016 42,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 42,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2-3mm (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 29,366 miles

How Reliable is the Audi RS4?

Based on 23,377 MOT tests across 1,729 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
4,183
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 272
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 201
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 100
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 97
coil spring broken 94
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SW62 VLX is a 2012 Audi RS4 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Audi RS4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 55,491 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 RS4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW62 VLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi RS4 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this Audi RS4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW62 VLX registered?

SW62 VLX is a 2012 Audi RS4, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is SW62 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW62 VLX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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