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FD02 ACE

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

135,164 mi
Last recorded135,164 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 ACE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 135,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under tray fitted all over the body

Pass 12 Jul 2024 129,883 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 129,855 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center exhaust sleeve clamps corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner indecator unit dimmer than outer unit.

Pass 2 Mar 2023 123,408 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 109,524 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 100,542 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both rears) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 89,646 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 83,761 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 77,251 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 71,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm {rear bush} (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm {rear bush} (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 55,634 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 40,081 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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FD02 ACE is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FD02 ACE, 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 FD02 ACE registered?

FD02 ACE is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is FD02 ACE safe to buy?

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