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DG12 FCF

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,915 mi
Last recorded166,915 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 FCF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 166,915 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 148,089 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 127,634 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 110,761 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 103,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 92,879 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 85,261 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2020 85,261 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged and perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged and perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 76,956 miles

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 9 Mar 2018 68,541 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 60,562 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 49,260 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 49,260 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount brocken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

Pass 18 Feb 2015 39,685 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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DG12 FCF is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG12 FCF, 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 DG12 FCF registered?

DG12 FCF is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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