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A6 SWU

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

133,467 mi
Last recorded133,467 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 SWU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 133,467 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 124,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamps broke (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 116,587 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 111,675 miles

centre stop light

exhaust bracket corroded mid way

Pass 30 Jun 2021 104,841 miles

o/s/f vehicle undertray insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2020 100,934 miles

under body covers fitted.

Fail 29 Jun 2020 100,934 miles

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

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

under body covers fitted.

Pass 27 Jun 2019 96,178 miles

Emissions not detected

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 89,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 81,735 miles

Emissions not detected

Pass 27 Jun 2016 74,074 miles

Emissions not detected

Pass 30 Jun 2015 66,292 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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A6 SWU is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 A6 SWU, 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 A6 SWU registered?

A6 SWU is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is A6 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 SWU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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