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AO62 OBJ

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,377 mi
Last recorded138,377 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 OBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 138,377 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 130,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 130,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 115,104 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 103,543 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 May 2021 103,543 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 May 2020 95,997 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 89,379 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 74,799 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 74,799 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 May 2017 62,267 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 52,432 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 30,215 miles

nsr tyre 2mm

smoke test passed emissions to low too register

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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AO62 OBJ is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO62 OBJ, 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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AO62 OBJ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 5 November 2012.

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