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VU62 WTL

2012 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,206 mi
Last recorded172,206 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 WTL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 172,206 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 172,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

All tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 160,903 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 151,243 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 141,652 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 141,652 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 131,702 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner edges / feathered on edges - no cords shown

Rear Both bump stops deteriorating

protective under guard missing

Fail 23 Feb 2022 131,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner edges / feathered on edges - no cords shown

Rear Both bump stops deteriorating

protective under guard missing

Pass 24 Feb 2021 122,434 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 114,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 101,625 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 89,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 77,324 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 60,599 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WTL is a 2012 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,967cc 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 VU62 WTL, 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 WTL registered?

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

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