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VN12 WVP

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

199,312 mi
Last recorded199,312 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 WVP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 199,312 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 199,312 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 186,876 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 186,780 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe detached (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Front front discs have surface corrosion on them

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 173,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

high level brake light not working

Pass 23 Mar 2022 161,259 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 161,257 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 152,062 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 142,845 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 126,832 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 93,107 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 93,101 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust sleeve slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 70,020 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven and 2-3mm

high level brake light inop

Pass 25 Jan 2016 48,095 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 47,423 miles

slight damage,n/s/front wheel and tyre,outer wall--

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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VN12 WVP is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VN12 WVP, 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 VN12 WVP registered?

VN12 WVP is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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