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SY12 XEG

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,314 mi
Last recorded141,314 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 XEG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 141,314 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 127,494 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 94,675 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2022 94,675 miles

undertrays fitted

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 84,725 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 80,360 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 72,503 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

brake pad wear indicator light is on

Pass 12 Apr 2018 61,316 miles

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

headlight washers not working

worn brake lining warning lamp illuminated

Fail 11 Apr 2018 61,316 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exchaust centre clamp rusted and deteriorated

headlight washers not working

n/s/r undertray loose

worn brake lining warning lamp illuminated

Pass 26 Apr 2017 49,131 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 38,897 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 28,105 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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SY12 XEG is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XEG, 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 XEG registered?

SY12 XEG is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 5 May 2012.

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