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C14 ESJ

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 4367cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

127,063 mi
Last recorded127,063 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 ESJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,367cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 127,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front sub frame corroded but not seriously weakened

rear sub frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 2 Sep 2025 69,216 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 114,265 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 60,611 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 104,179 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 47,433 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 97,547 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 97,546 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 32,239 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 93,044 miles

Front brake pads down to 3.5mm approx

Pass 3 Jul 2021 23,691 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front Tyres Border Line (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 89,015 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 89,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 17,553 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 27 Feb 2020 86,716 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 86,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 81,020 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 70,816 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 60,883 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 52,237 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 42,465 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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C14 ESJ is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 4,367cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C14 ESJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C14 ESJ registered?

C14 ESJ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is C14 ESJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C14 ESJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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