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SY12 SDU

2012 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,412 mi
Last recorded100,412 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 SDU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 100,412 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 92,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 7 Mar 2022 85,603 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 85,602 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake discs inner edges corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2021 77,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 77,760 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides, Rear level sensor linkage broken (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level sensor linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Both rear exhaust boxes heatshields insecure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 73,001 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 72,996 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 63,980 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 63,978 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 53,640 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 53,640 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 46,865 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 38,860 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 29,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

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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SY12 SDU is a 2012 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SY12 SDU, 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 SY12 SDU registered?

SY12 SDU is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is SY12 SDU safe to buy?

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