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SY12 WZO

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,076 mi
Last recorded153,076 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 WZO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 153,076 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 147,253 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 141,465 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various suspension bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 141,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel insecure Door trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking pipes at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various suspension bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 136,379 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both exhaust heat shields loose at rear

Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess suspension plausible leveling control unit fault causing suspension to be fixed and not adjustable (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 132,696 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 132,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe not connected (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 118,619 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 101,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 87,706 miles

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

engine cover

under body splash guards

Pass 25 Apr 2016 68,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smearing

Fail 25 Apr 2016 68,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smearing

Pass 27 Apr 2015 49,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WZO is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc 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 SY12 WZO, 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 WZO registered?

SY12 WZO is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is SY12 WZO safe to buy?

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