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VA12 FCD

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,650 mi
Last recorded103,650 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 FCD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 103,650 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 103,569 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 101,617 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 99,946 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 99,946 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 91,201 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 89,378 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 86,450 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 84,060 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 77,164 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 60,509 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 60,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VA12 FCD 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 VA12 FCD, 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 VA12 FCD registered?

VA12 FCD is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is VA12 FCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA12 FCD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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