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AJ12 HRD

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,466 mi
Last recorded155,466 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 HRD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 155,466 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 143,609 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 130,886 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 120,191 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Under shields fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2021 108,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost on wear bar limits (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms [rear arms inner bushes are splitting] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 95,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm[curved arm]inner bush just starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 95,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm just below on outer wear bar limits (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm just below limit on outer wear bar (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm[curved arm]inner bush just starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 81,110 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 76,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

wiper smear screen

Fail 3 Jul 2018 76,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

wiper smear screen

Pass 4 Jul 2017 67,631 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 60,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 35,031 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 35,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AJ12 HRD is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AJ12 HRD, 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 AJ12 HRD registered?

AJ12 HRD is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 9 June 2012.

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