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A12 ESF

2012 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,865 mi
Last recorded118,865 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 ESF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2025 118,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR SHOCKS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 110,909 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 102,169 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 91,484 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 81,706 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm - rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm - rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 67,810 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 56,838 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 48,775 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 46,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 38,128 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 30,816 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 14,740 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 22,704 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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A12 ESF is a 2012 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A12 ESF, 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 A12 ESF registered?

A12 ESF is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is A12 ESF safe to buy?

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