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AK62 SZX

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,035 mi
Last recorded159,035 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 SZX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 159,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 159,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 152,502 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 147,704 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 133,861 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 120,620 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 110,777 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 104,481 miles

**** REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY / STEPPED ON INNER EDGES ( NOISEY ?) ****

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 1.8MM **** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.8MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ****TYRE AT 1.9*MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 4.2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 92,464 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 92,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 85,868 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 85,860 miles

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

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 78,912 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 78,912 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 58,816 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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AK62 SZX is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AK62 SZX, 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 AK62 SZX registered?

AK62 SZX is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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