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SX12 DCF

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,452 mi
Last recorded177,452 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX12 DCF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 177,452 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 177,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear curved arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear curved arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 169,442 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread lifting on both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 169,442 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread lifting on both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 157,389 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 157,389 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 157,496 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 140,403 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

offside front tyre on 3-4mm

Pass 31 Jul 2019 122,888 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

both front brake backing plates loose

Pass 2 Aug 2018 102,208 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Number plate slightly delaminated but not likely to be misread

Pass 4 Aug 2017 84,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres on 2.5mm worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 66,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower rearmost suspension arm bush is deteriorated

Offside Front Lower rearmost suspension arm bush is deteriorated

rear tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2015 46,097 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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SX12 DCF is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SX12 DCF, 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 SX12 DCF registered?

SX12 DCF is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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