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W3 EAF

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,645 mi
Last recorded117,645 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 EAF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 117,645 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 107,501 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 98,404 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 89,453 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 89,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 78,185 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 71,430 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 66,384 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 66,384 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 59,184 miles

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

No detectable emissions

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 51,126 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 41,376 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 32,837 miles

wipers leave a slight smear

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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W3 EAF is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 W3 EAF, 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 W3 EAF registered?

W3 EAF is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is W3 EAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W3 EAF 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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