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A8 GEF

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,377 mi
Last recorded112,377 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 GEF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 112,377 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 105,939 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 99,578 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 99,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2023 99,172 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 95,129 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 93,803 miles

centre exhaust sleeve clamps insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2020 88,878 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 87,540 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 82,490 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 82,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 75,963 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 75,963 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 71,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 55,025 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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A8 GEF is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A8 GEF, 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 A8 GEF registered?

A8 GEF is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is A8 GEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 GEF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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