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CV12 WVZ

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,112 mi
Last recorded138,112 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 WVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 138,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 138,060 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 131,476 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 131,476 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 125,168 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 125,168 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 118,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 109,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 100,883 miles

Both front and rear brake discs are wearing a lip.

Centre exhaust clamp is almost corroded through.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut at tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall cut. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 100,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut by metal blade still in tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower bent arm inner mounting bush is torn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front and rear brake discs are wearing a lip.

Centre exhaust clamp is almost corroded through.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut at tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall cut. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 93,709 miles

Centre exhaust clamp is corroding.

Fail 27 Jan 2020 93,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower (BENT ARM) inner mounting bush is torn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower (BENT ARM) inner mounting bush is torn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust clamp is corroding.

Pass 19 Feb 2019 83,161 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 83,161 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 70,785 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 70,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 56,458 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 42,992 miles

Front brake pads are 70% worn.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 31,611 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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CV12 WVZ is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CV12 WVZ, 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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CV12 WVZ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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