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EX12 XWA

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,768 mi
Last recorded167,768 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 XWA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 167,768 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear control arms bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive round by sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside control arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2025 158,245 miles

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 149,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive out of gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 135,588 miles

Central Exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 121,268 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 106,318 miles

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))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 99,943 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 88,109 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 79,071 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 68,773 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 51,967 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 25 Feb 2015 38,097 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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EX12 XWA is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EX12 XWA, 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 EX12 XWA registered?

EX12 XWA is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is EX12 XWA safe to buy?

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