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W17 RJG

2012 Audi A6

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,873 mi
Last recorded123,873 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 RJG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 123,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 113,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 101,999 miles

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 23 Nov 2023 99,060 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 90,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 82,243 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 72,546 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 72,546 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 65,712 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 54,838 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misted (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm - Cuts in sidewall - Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misted (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 54,838 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misted (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm - Cuts in sidewall - Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misted (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 43,792 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 32,861 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 29,933 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 29,933 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 23,837 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 23,837 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (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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W17 RJG is a 2012 Audi A6 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W17 RJG, 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 W17 RJG registered?

W17 RJG is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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