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VE12 GWZ

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,061 mi
Last recorded222,061 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 GWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 222,061 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 212,502 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 204,093 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 194,862 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Wiper slightly smearing

Fail 23 Jun 2023 194,786 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced LED bulb very dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced LED bulb very dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wiper slightly smearing

Pass 10 Jun 2022 183,463 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 183,463 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 172,917 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2021 172,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2020 165,911 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 154,972 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower guide link arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 146,200 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 140,474 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 134,483 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 96,403 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 96,403 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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VE12 GWZ is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE12 GWZ, 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 VE12 GWZ registered?

VE12 GWZ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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