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WP61 XTW

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,022 mi
Last recorded159,022 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 XTW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 159,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear brake discs lipped ,worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (x2 upper suspension arm rear bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 121,086 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward and rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward and rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 121,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward and rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward and rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 79,456 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 79,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 68,952 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 56,358 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 56,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 46,746 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 46,039 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 42,215 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 38,955 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 35,196 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 31,419 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 24,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WP61 XTW is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black 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 WP61 XTW, 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 WP61 XTW registered?

WP61 XTW is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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