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XFZ 8898

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,562 mi
Last recorded182,562 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFZ 8898
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 182,562 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 159,581 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 137,276 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2022 136,966 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 112,234 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 103,144 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 139,717 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 127,394 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 117,862 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 98,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

number plates are delaminating

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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XFZ 8898 is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XFZ 8898, 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 XFZ 8898 registered?

XFZ 8898 is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is XFZ 8898 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFZ 8898 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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