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SL12 WHU

2012 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,842 mi
Last recorded139,842 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 WHU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 139,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 130,585 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 124,238 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 27 May 2024 124,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2023 117,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 109,693 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 109,639 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 101,592 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 92,858 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 80,649 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 71,995 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 55,493 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 37,965 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light showing on dash board

smoke test abandoned because reading too low

Pass 20 May 2015 21,731 miles

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

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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SL12 WHU is a 2012 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SL12 WHU, 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 SL12 WHU registered?

SL12 WHU is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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