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EF61 OLO

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,364 mi
Last recorded140,364 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 OLO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 140,364 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 140,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust blowing

Central Exhaust clamp broken

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 133,444 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve loose clamp broken advise renew (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall cracking under load no cords/ply exposed at time

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall minor cracking under load no cords/ply exposed

Fail 11 Mar 2025 133,438 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified been welded ( require paper work to confirm) (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall bulges all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall under load expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve loose clamp broken advise renew (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall cracking under load no cords/ply exposed at time

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall minor cracking under load no cords/ply exposed

Pass 22 Aug 2023 119,581 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 107,782 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 107,718 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 93,018 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 93,018 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 82,170 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 66,985 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 62,762 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 54,235 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 47,352 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 39,255 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 30,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EF61 OLO is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF61 OLO, 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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EF61 OLO is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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