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CX12 XLZ

2012 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,862 mi
Last recorded104,862 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 XLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 104,862 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 97,830 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2023 96,967 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 96,829 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 96,829 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 85,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs have lipping/wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 85,877 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure lamp unit very loose/headlamp aim too high (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs have lipping/wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has very low tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 75,729 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Sep 2019 75,718 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2018 67,052 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Front No. PLATE TAPED ON

Fail 31 Aug 2018 67,049 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid +UNABLE TO CHECK WIPER BLADE (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid +UNABLE TO CHECK WIPER (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed WALL -225/55/17-107W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Front No. PLATE TAPED ON

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 55,662 miles

Emissions not detected

Factory fitted engine covers and under trays, obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 55,662 miles

Emissions not detected

Factory fitted engine covers and under trays, obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 41,647 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)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Jul 2016 41,647 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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2015 32,505 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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CX12 XLZ is a 2012 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CX12 XLZ, 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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CX12 XLZ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is CX12 XLZ safe to buy?

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