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ET12 FBY

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,449 mi
Last recorded119,449 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 FBY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 119,449 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 119,449 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 108,282 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 108,282 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 101,645 miles

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

service reminder light on

Pass 15 Aug 2023 96,073 miles

Offside Front door barrel cover missing

Pass 12 Aug 2022 89,180 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 81,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 75,222 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 65,874 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 59,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to about 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to about 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 May 2018 59,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to about 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to about 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 53,090 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 47,340 miles

Both sides Rear tyres have light cuts in tread

Pass 2 Jul 2015 32,758 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 32,758 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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ET12 FBY is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 ET12 FBY, 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 ET12 FBY registered?

ET12 FBY is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is ET12 FBY safe to buy?

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