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480 DWC

2012 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,647 mi
Last recorded102,647 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration480 DWC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 102,647 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have slight damage to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 97,094 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 91,343 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 84,676 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 78,864 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Front upper suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 12 Jan 2021 72,144 miles

Cut in sidewall of N/S/F Tyre

Front top suspension arms slightly perished

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2020 67,551 miles

both front tyres have cuts in side walls

Pass 29 Jan 2019 59,481 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 50,452 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 42,688 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 34,978 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)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 26,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2015 26,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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480 DWC is a 2012 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 480 DWC, 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 480 DWC registered?

480 DWC is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is 480 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 480 DWC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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