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WIL 8742

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,036 mi
Last recorded163,036 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIL 8742
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 163,036 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 162,854 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 151,412 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 139,744 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 125,427 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 112,841 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 112,731 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 102,375 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 95,277 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 90,506 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 82,323 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 72,012 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 59,062 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 47,817 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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WIL 8742 is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WIL 8742, 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 WIL 8742 registered?

WIL 8742 is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is WIL 8742 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIL 8742 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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