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CXZ 8479

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

221,602 mi
Last recorded221,602 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXZ 8479
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 221,602 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 221,591 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 212,783 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 212,781 miles

Central Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine MIL stays on indicating fault (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp levelling device linkage defective (4.1.5 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements headlamp/position lamp switch missing (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 182,589 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2021 182,130 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror detached

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 162,417 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 150,510 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 147,317 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4(four) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

zero emissions

Pass 15 Sep 2017 143,609 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 143,609 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' taxi sticker (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 122,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

zero emmisions

Pass 18 May 2016 121,013 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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CXZ 8479 is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CXZ 8479, 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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CXZ 8479 is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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