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SL12 WHW

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,195 mi
Last recorded107,195 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 WHW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 107,195 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 107,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush torn apart, and has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush torn apart, and has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 104,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged multiple cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

aux drive belt pulley worn, causing noise

Fail 11 Apr 2025 104,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged multiple cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

aux drive belt pulley worn, causing noise

Pass 4 Apr 2024 100,504 miles

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

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

aux belt tensioner/ alternator bearings worn, slight noise

Pass 22 Mar 2023 94,630 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 87,709 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 82,041 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 82,039 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 77,584 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear arm bushes perished and cracked / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2019 68,889 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 58,459 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 48,065 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 40,104 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 WHW is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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