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A5 GGX

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,897 mi
Last recorded88,897 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 GGX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 88,897 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 82,411 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 82,411 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 76,222 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tpms warning light on

Fail 16 Jan 2024 76,222 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tpms warning light on

Pass 25 Jan 2023 68,342 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 62,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 59,154 miles

fuel flap/cover insecure

tyre pressure light illuminated

Fail 18 Jan 2021 59,154 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

fuel flap/cover insecure

tyre pressure light illuminated

Pass 15 Jan 2020 56,704 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Jan 2020 56,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jan 2019 51,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is at 2.1mm centre 3/4 worn on both edges no tread visible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fuel flap sitting slightly proud as wont latch, however fuel cap behind is sealed safely

Fail 18 Jan 2019 51,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre tread is at 1.5mm centre 3/4 and worn on both edges no tread visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is at 2.1mm centre 3/4 worn on both edges no tread visible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fuel flap sitting slightly proud as wont latch, however fuel cap behind is sealed safely

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 39,964 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 39,964 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 30,115 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 22,239 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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A5 GGX is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 A5 GGX, 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 A5 GGX registered?

A5 GGX is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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