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WJ12 EKA

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

176,036 mi
Last recorded176,036 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 EKA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 176,036 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 167,163 miles

both front tyres measure 3mm of tread

Pass 9 Aug 2024 159,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 152,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker bolts through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker bolts through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 152,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker bolts through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker bolts through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 145,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

talbox clamp split exhaust secure

undertray slightly insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2021 132,927 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 132,927 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 128,648 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging from mirror

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items on dash restricting view

Pass 1 Apr 2019 122,339 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Apr 2018 117,426 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 112,406 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 91,760 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 71,927 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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WJ12 EKA 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 WJ12 EKA, 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 WJ12 EKA registered?

WJ12 EKA is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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