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W21 GFC

2012 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,307 mi
Last recorded92,307 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW21 GFC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 92,307 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 28 Aug 2024 82,810 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2023 72,806 miles

Engine cover. under trays and outer sill covers fitted

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

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

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

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Aug 2022 64,636 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edges

Rear brake pads more than 2/3 worn

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 16 Aug 2021 57,151 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Offside rear tyre tread wearing lower on inner edges

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 57,151 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Paper removed from seatbelt stalk locking mechanism (7.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Offside rear tyre tread wearing lower on inner edges

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 51,042 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly, pressures low?

Brake pad low indicator illuminated but all brake pads are new?

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

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

Offside front seatbelt 'fluffing'

TPMS illuminated, rectified post test

Fail 20 Aug 2020 51,042 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly, pressures low?

Brake pad low indicator illuminated but all brake pads are new?

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside front seatbelt 'fluffing'

TPMS illuminated, rectified post test

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 44,706 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2019 44,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

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

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 24 Aug 2018 38,494 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2018 38,494 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 31,534 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 26,769 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 19,819 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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W21 GFC is a 2012 Audi A6 in Silver 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 W21 GFC, 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 W21 GFC registered?

W21 GFC is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is W21 GFC safe to buy?

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