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12-KK-1298

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,840 mi
Last recorded170,840 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration12-KK-1298
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 170,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Nearside and offside shock absorber dust covers loose

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS Light illuminated

Fail 20 Jun 2024 170,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Nearside and offside shock absorber dust covers loose

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS Light illuminated

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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12-KK-1298 is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 12-KK-1298, 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 12-KK-1298 registered?

12-KK-1298 is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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