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DY12 WXU

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,503 mi
Last recorded103,503 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 WXU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 103,503 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 88,316 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 88,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 79,402 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 67,759 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 67,757 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 57,043 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 55,051 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 53,210 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 46,660 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 46,660 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 39,842 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 32,857 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 26,406 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 20,751 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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DY12 WXU is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY12 WXU, 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 DY12 WXU registered?

DY12 WXU is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is DY12 WXU safe to buy?

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