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AK12 XML

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,305 mi
Last recorded138,305 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 138,305 miles

- engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 137,967 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Slightly damaged (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Fail 14 Oct 2025 137,752 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement -front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement -front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2024 129,328 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 122,765 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 108,608 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 89,448 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 68,996 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 68,330 miles

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

petrol cap door not shutting

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2019 66,517 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays

Pass 17 Mar 2018 58,693 miles

wet test carried out & undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 48,923 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,627 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 34,210 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 XML is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XML, 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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AK12 XML is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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