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W40 DRG

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,359 mi
Last recorded151,359 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW40 DRG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 151,359 miles

rear tyres wearing more on inside

Pass 16 Oct 2024 142,588 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Oct 2024 142,588 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2023 134,307 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect when compared to the near side front absorber this has reduced damping (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 127,859 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 119,585 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 111,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 111,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear boomerang (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear boomerang (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 99,620 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 99,587 miles

Both front bottom arm back bushes cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2018 90,075 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 75,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 60,064 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,708 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 55,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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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W40 DRG is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W40 DRG, 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 W40 DRG registered?

W40 DRG is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is W40 DRG safe to buy?

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