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AO12 XPF

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,729 mi
Last recorded173,729 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 XPF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 173,729 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 163,729 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 163,725 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 154,436 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 142,516 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 142,516 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 128,868 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 117,574 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 114,914 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 103,564 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 103,557 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 102,066 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 91,690 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 91,690 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 84,648 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 84,561 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 XPF is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XPF, 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 XPF registered?

AO12 XPF is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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