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DA61 WPD

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,491 mi
Last recorded170,491 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 WPD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 170,491 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 160,678 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jun 2024 160,352 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split in dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Discs lipped and wearing thin. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre at 3mm

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Reversing light inop.

TPMS light on.

Pass 11 May 2023 153,911 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2023 153,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 146,311 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 136,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 123,216 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 123,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 112,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 94,034 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 80,768 miles

Child seat fitted to off side rear so adult belt not inspected...

Items removed from swept area of windscreen prior to test...

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45x18 on limit. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 67,632 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

No smoke test results.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 49,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing the screen

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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DA61 WPD is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DA61 WPD, 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 DA61 WPD registered?

DA61 WPD is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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