2012 Audi A6 · 30,196 MOT tests
2012 Audi A6 reliability
2012 Audi A6s fail 20.4% of first MOT tests, 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 20 A6 years (30,196 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A6s: 20.1%)
- 20.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A6s: 20.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 45% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 116,855
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 30,196
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 73% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Audi A6
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.9%
- Suspension6.1%
- Lights and electrics5.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Brakes2.5%
- Body, chassis and structure1.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.12%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.86%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.14%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.11%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.91%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.95%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.6%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.19%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.23%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.63%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.55%)
Other years
Every Audi A6 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Audi A6 reliable?
2012 Audi A6s fail 20.4% of first MOT tests, 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 20 A6 years (30,196 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Audi A6 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (3% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.12% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (1.86% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Audi A6 have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Audi A6 shows 116,855 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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