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AO12 GVW

2012 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

144,426 mi
Last recorded144,426 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 GVW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 144,426 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 129,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 117,798 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 103,642 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 90,360 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 81,190 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 72,991 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 64,865 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 61,889 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 52,465 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 45,524 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 36,634 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 36,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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AO12 GVW is a 2012 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AO12 GVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO12 GVW registered?

AO12 GVW is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is AO12 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 GVW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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