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DU57 TWO

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,953 mi
Last recorded180,953 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU57 TWO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 180,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear o/s&n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside {rear arms} (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre getting close to wear markers 245/45/18

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

Under-tray missing

brake pad warning light on display, brake pads look ok.

heat shield above rear exhaust is insecure

Fail 28 Apr 2022 180,953 miles

Windscreen washer not working water poring out around washer bottle (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear o/s&n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside {rear arms} (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre getting close to wear markers 245/45/18

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

Under-tray missing

brake pad warning light on display, brake pads look ok.

heat shield above rear exhaust is insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2021 174,028 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer jests poor, only just clear the screen

Fail 21 Jan 2021 173,495 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 157,296 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to tell if pads are worn down to wear indicator, warning lamp illuminated on dash and nsf sensor wire has snapped off. Requires investigation. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 157,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to tell if pads are worn down to wear indicator, warning lamp illuminated on dash and nsf sensor wire has snapped off. Requires investigation. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 143,690 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides further inspection required (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides further inspection required (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 133,663 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 112,677 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 90,487 miles

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

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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DU57 TWO is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DU57 TWO, 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 DU57 TWO registered?

DU57 TWO is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 7 May 2012.

Is DU57 TWO safe to buy?

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