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A3 CHB

2012 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,942 mi
Last recorded53,942 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 CHB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 53,942 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 53,796 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 52,639 miles

Offside Rear rear light lens damaged but not emitting any white light

Pass 16 Mar 2023 50,746 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 50,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 14 Feb 2022 49,437 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 48,535 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 48,535 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 39,558 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 33,434 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 28,684 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 22,997 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 22,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 17,896 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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A3 CHB is a 2012 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 88,066 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 A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 CHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A3 CHB registered?

A3 CHB is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is A3 CHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 CHB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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