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EG12 ECG

2012 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,376 mi
Last recorded141,376 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG12 ECG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 141,376 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 130,102 miles

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both crack (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 121,023 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 121,023 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 108,290 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 90,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

tyre warning light illuminated

Fail 29 Nov 2021 90,454 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

tyre warning light illuminated

Pass 8 Dec 2020 63,675 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 52,860 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 52,855 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2018 31,103 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 29,049 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 24,390 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 21,071 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 21,071 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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EG12 ECG is a 2012 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,968cc 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 EG12 ECG, 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 EG12 ECG registered?

EG12 ECG is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is EG12 ECG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG12 ECG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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