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W3 MBE

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,157 mi
Last recorded148,157 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 MBE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 148,157 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2025 148,157 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 131,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 121,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 121,205 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 109,605 miles

Unable to check rear seat belts as seats are stowed with equipment on top

Pass 12 Mar 2021 95,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear both rear seat belts not checked seats stowed down and fishing tackle on top

emissions too clean to register

Pass 25 Mar 2020 85,410 miles

underbody trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2019 70,208 miles

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

underbody trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2018 57,535 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 40,882 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 26,403 miles

Offside windscreen has scratched area in drivers line of sight.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 20,273 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MBE 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 W3 MBE, 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 MBE registered?

W3 MBE is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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