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E5 VJH

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,438 mi
Last recorded114,438 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 VJH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 114,438 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 109,413 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 106,278 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 99,033 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 94,572 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 88,243 miles

centre section exhaust clamp corroded & broken …….

n/s/f brake pad warning wire not connected to pad …….

n/s/r shock absorber leaking …….

Fail 17 Mar 2021 88,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

centre section exhaust clamp corroded & broken …….

n/s/f brake pad warning wire not connected to pad …….

n/s/r shock absorber leaking …….

Pass 14 Oct 2019 82,214 miles

Emissions to clean to read on test.

Exhaust clamp broken but still secure.

Pass 4 Oct 2018 76,256 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged puncture repair very close to edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 76,239 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged puncture repair very close to edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 64,079 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 50,664 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 50,664 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 39,200 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 39,200 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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E5 VJH is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E5 VJH, 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 E5 VJH registered?

E5 VJH is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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