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SW12 EAO

2012 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

170,591 mi
Last recorded170,591 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 EAO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 170,591 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 170,588 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 161,916 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 149,766 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 141,921 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 135,223 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 126,346 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 112,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2018 93,850 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 78,754 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 64,627 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 50,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SW12 EAO is a 2012 Audi A6 in Silver 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 SW12 EAO, 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 SW12 EAO registered?

SW12 EAO is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is SW12 EAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 EAO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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