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WD12 DEU

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,078 mi
Last recorded144,078 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD12 DEU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 144,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 131,079 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 111,544 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 91,635 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNDER TRAY FITTD

Pass 1 Oct 2021 82,111 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2021 82,111 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2020 79,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 69,786 miles

Nearside Rear cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Fail 27 Sep 2019 69,786 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

tyre pressure light on

Pass 24 Sep 2018 56,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 47,738 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 41,539 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 35,236 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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WD12 DEU is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black 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 WD12 DEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WD12 DEU registered?

WD12 DEU is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is WD12 DEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD12 DEU 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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