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XR07 SAM

2012 Audi A6

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,668 mi
Last recorded174,668 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXR07 SAM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 174,668 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 167,675 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 161,665 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 148,253 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 148,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 131,055 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 131,055 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 121,346 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust sleeves corroded

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2020 121,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed one place on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed one place on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust sleeves corroded

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2019 107,067 miles

engine and under floor covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2018 88,207 miles

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

brake pads starting to get low o/s/r

rear tyre treads around 2-3mm in places

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2017 69,966 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slightly scrubbed on inner edge

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2016 55,057 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 46,058 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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XR07 SAM is a 2012 Audi A6 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XR07 SAM, 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 XR07 SAM registered?

XR07 SAM is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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