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SW12 GAX

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,293 mi
Last recorded166,293 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 GAX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 166,293 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 161,739 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 151,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bumper damaged but secure

Fail 2 Dec 2023 151,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bumper damaged but secure

Pass 14 Dec 2022 139,216 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 133,057 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 116,069 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 105,797 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 93,184 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 93,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 79,548 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 79,546 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 70,730 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 51,275 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has been repaired close to inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2015 32,513 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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SW12 GAX is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 SW12 GAX, 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 SW12 GAX registered?

SW12 GAX is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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