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F12 RCE

2009 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,500 mi
Last recorded151,500 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A6104,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF12 RCE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 151,500 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 21 Oct 2024 147,540 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 144,015 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 5 Oct 2023 144,015 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner Side Wall (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 19 Oct 2022 133,698 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 118,706 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 118,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2020 107,511 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 95,945 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 95,945 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 76,789 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 76,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 76,724 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 74,622 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 69,758 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 65,088 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,764 miles

front disc inside edge scored on nearside front

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,326 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,674 miles

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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F12 RCE is a 2009 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 104,062 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 F12 RCE, 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 17 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F12 RCE registered?

F12 RCE is a 2009 Audi A6, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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