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AO12 LUZ

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,756 mi
Last recorded151,756 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 LUZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2026 151,756 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe sleeve (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS light is on

Pass 6 Jan 2025 141,986 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 134,611 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 122,854 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 111,201 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 102,233 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 95,420 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 95,420 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 84,913 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 9 Feb 2018 74,455 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 63,161 miles

Both front tyres worn very low on inner edges (BALD)

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2016 49,788 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 37,985 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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AO12 LUZ is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO12 LUZ, 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 AO12 LUZ registered?

AO12 LUZ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AO12 LUZ safe to buy?

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