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VA56 RGA

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,654 mi
Last recorded155,654 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA56 RGA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 155,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 128,253 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 113,328 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 96,976 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded.

Pass 20 Nov 2021 88,333 miles

Emissions too low to register

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 88,333 miles

Emissions too low to register

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 77,698 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 77,698 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 53,383 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 53,383 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 45,136 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 35,800 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 25,096 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 19,061 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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VA56 RGA is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VA56 RGA, 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 VA56 RGA registered?

VA56 RGA is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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