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CP12 GAU

2012 Audi A6

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,401 mi
Last recorded110,401 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 GAU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 110,401 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2025 110,401 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 106,681 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 106,680 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 98,812 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2023 98,812 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2022 91,196 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 91,196 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 84,483 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 83,823 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 83,822 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 79,550 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 71,608 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 62,713 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 52,569 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 46,324 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 37,498 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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CP12 GAU is a 2012 Audi A6 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CP12 GAU, 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 CP12 GAU registered?

CP12 GAU is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 27 May 2012.

Is CP12 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 GAU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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