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E4 CEN

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,370 mi
Last recorded134,370 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 CEN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 134,370 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 125,753 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 125,753 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 117,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 117,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Pass 30 Nov 2022 108,563 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 100,833 miles

Central Exhaust clamp corroding.

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder. ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front curved control arm top bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front straight control arm inner bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 93,910 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 93,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut inside tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 84,411 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 76,097 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 68,357 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 68,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 52,369 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 40,401 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a long deep cut in wall

Fail 6 Oct 2015 40,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has a long deep cut in wall

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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E4 CEN is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E4 CEN, 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 E4 CEN registered?

E4 CEN is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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