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FD12 VDA

2012 Audi A6

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,847 mi
Last recorded125,847 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 VDA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 125,847 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 125,660 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 119,643 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 133,997 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 113,879 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 107,443 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 107,306 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 101,784 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 84,112 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 84,089 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 70,311 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 69,472 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 56,337 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 40,838 miles

Nearside Rear punctured

Fail 23 May 2016 40,568 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault wheel speed sender fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear punctured

Pass 12 Jun 2015 32,801 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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FD12 VDA is a 2012 Audi A6 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FD12 VDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD12 VDA registered?

FD12 VDA is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is FD12 VDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 VDA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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