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AK12 XLW

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,264 mi
Last recorded143,264 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XLW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2026 143,264 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 136,902 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 osf / nsf rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 129,348 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 125,587 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 119,451 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring view to some components

Pass 29 Jan 2021 114,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 105,955 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring view to some components

Pass 30 Jul 2018 100,001 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 95,159 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 92,889 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 89,652 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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AK12 XLW is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK12 XLW, 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 AK12 XLW registered?

AK12 XLW is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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