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SM12 DWV

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,860 mi
Last recorded134,860 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 DWV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 134,860 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 134,819 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested hand brake (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 127,939 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 120,680 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 120,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 111,071 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 111,070 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 103,052 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 85,830 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 77,463 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 67,363 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 67,363 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad getting low on 3.5 mm

Offside Rear Inner brake pad getting low on 3.5 mm

emmisions too low to detect with test station equiptment.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 57,063 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 50,231 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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SM12 DWV is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM12 DWV, 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 SM12 DWV registered?

SM12 DWV is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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