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CS55 BLU

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,782 mi
Last recorded127,782 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS55 BLU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 127,782 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 117,513 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 99,919 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2024

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 95,564 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake lining(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2022 95,564 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake lining(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2021 93,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 79,522 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 68,469 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 56,015 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Apr 2016 45,000 miles

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

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

winter tyres fitted on front

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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CS55 BLU is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CS55 BLU, 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 CS55 BLU registered?

CS55 BLU is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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