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X6 TAC

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,950 mi
Last recorded81,950 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX6 TAC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 81,950 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 73,473 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 65,808 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 60,085 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 53,048 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 46,573 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 42,684 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 2 Jun 2018 40,673 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Jun 2018 40,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 May 2017 35,964 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut on tyre wall

Fail 22 May 2017 35,964 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut on tyre wall

Pass 6 Jun 2016 31,893 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Uneven Tyre Wear- suspect shock absorber

Offside Rear nail

Fail 6 Jun 2016 31,893 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top arm (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Uneven Tyre Wear- suspect shock absorber

Offside Rear nail

Pass 17 Jun 2015 28,017 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 28,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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X6 TAC is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,828 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 A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X6 TAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X6 TAC?

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What year was X6 TAC registered?

X6 TAC is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is X6 TAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X6 TAC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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