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W5 RTD

2012 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

134,759 mi
Last recorded134,759 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 RTD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 134,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit on 2mm 245-45-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 125,915 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 120,809 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 111,372 miles

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 24 Jun 2022 98,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 98,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 87,851 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 78,850 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 67,035 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 56,339 miles

under trays ftd front to rear not allowing full inpection

Pass 3 Jul 2017 45,965 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 38,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 29,675 miles

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

front discs lipped

wipers smearing

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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W5 RTD is a 2012 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W5 RTD, 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 W5 RTD registered?

W5 RTD is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is W5 RTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W5 RTD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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