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VU62 WSL

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

214,612 mi
Last recorded214,612 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 WSL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 214,612 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 208,743 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 201,874 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 193,636 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 182,190 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 172,770 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00k T/C, electronic device was used

Fail 5 Aug 2020 172,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect KICK UP THE WRONG WAY (4.1.2 (c))

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00k T/C, electronic device was used

Pass 3 Aug 2019 162,775 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 162,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 155,404 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 130,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 104,891 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 75,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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VU62 WSL is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VU62 WSL, 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 VU62 WSL registered?

VU62 WSL is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is VU62 WSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU62 WSL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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