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Audi A6

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,967 cc

A12 ESFMOT history

A12 ESF is a silver diesel Audi A6 first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 13 MOT tests, with 118,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

A12 ESF silver Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
118,865 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
13 passed · 0 failed
Per year
9,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 ESF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 ESF was last recorded at 118,865 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 7,956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Aug 2016: 14,740 miles, lower than 22,704 miles on 21 Aug 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
110,909 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,956 miles
Average per year
9,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,865 miles
  • 2024 – 110,909 miles
  • 2023 – 102,169 miles
  • 2022 – 91,484 miles
  • 2021 – 81,706 miles
  • 2020 – 67,810 miles
  • 2019 – 56,838 miles
  • 2018 – 48,775 miles
  • 2017 – 38,128 miles
  • 2016 – 30,816 miles
  • 2015 – 22,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,865 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR SHOCKS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 21 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,865 miles (+7,956)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    118,865 miles
    Test number
    716191953082
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR SHOCKS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass110,909 miles (+8,740)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    110,909 miles
    Test number
    559242946413
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass102,169 miles (+10,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    102,169 miles
    Test number
    689553214346
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass91,484 miles (+9,778)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    91,484 miles
    Test number
    136211963529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,706 miles (+13,896)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    81,706 miles
    Test number
    296397475945
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm - rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm - rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass67,810 miles (+10,972)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    67,810 miles
    Test number
    277563141183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,838 miles (+8,063)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,838 miles
    Test number
    888800641472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,775 miles (+2,305)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    48,775 miles
    Test number
    382412268651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,470 miles (+8,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    46,470 miles
    Test number
    126241682697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges wearing. (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass38,128 miles (+7,312)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    38,128 miles
    Test number
    397517203399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    30,816 miles
    Test number
    151894472461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,740 miles (-7,964)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    14,740 miles
    Test number
    606337478666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    22,704 miles
    Test number
    652423625634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 ESF

Does A12 ESF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 ESF is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on A12 ESF?
The MOT on A12 ESF is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 ESF done?
A12 ESF was recorded at 118,865 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 9,319 miles a year.
Has A12 ESF ever failed its MOT?
No. A12 ESF has passed all 13 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on A12 ESF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on A12 ESF find?
A12 ESF passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears, and 2 more.

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