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X5 OSS

2012 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,986 mi
Last recorded131,986 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 OSS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 131,986 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 126,628 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 123,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 114,266 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 106,532 miles

Offside Front Lower arch liner missing and under tray damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 97,712 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 97,684 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 86,223 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush perrishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 72,630 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 60,876 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 60,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.50 mm - 245/45r18 Dunlop sport maxx rt (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 49,283 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2015 37,307 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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X5 OSS is a 2012 Audi A6 in Silver 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 X5 OSS, 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 X5 OSS registered?

X5 OSS is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is X5 OSS safe to buy?

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