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EG03 TAM

2012 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,491 mi
Last recorded144,491 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 TAM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 144,491 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 139,441 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 136,553 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 136,550 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 126,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake discs has signs of over heating

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 118,297 miles

Front Brake disc's Worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 106,914 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 106,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc's Worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Pass 28 Jan 2020 95,786 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 80,841 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 73,733 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 64,168 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 54,046 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 43,830 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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EG03 TAM is a 2012 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EG03 TAM, 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 EG03 TAM registered?

EG03 TAM is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is EG03 TAM safe to buy?

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