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SW12 GYF

2012 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,722 mi
Last recorded134,722 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 134,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 124,097 miles

various heat shields slightly insecure, not likely to fall off

Pass 17 Jun 2024 111,657 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 99,771 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 90,611 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 81,478 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres coming close especially fronts. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 81,478 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow to apply and fluctuation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres coming close especially fronts. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2020 73,753 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 66,612 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 66,612 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 58,194 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 49,089 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly sticking

Pass 13 Jun 2016 40,438 miles

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 30 May 2015 32,465 miles

Emmissions too low to recieve print out

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

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 GYF is a 2012 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 SW12 GYF, 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 GYF registered?

SW12 GYF is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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The MOT history for SW12 GYF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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