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AO62 TAU

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,363 mi
Last recorded149,363 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 TAU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 149,363 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 141,014 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 129,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre on wear bars 3mm

Offside Front Tyre on 4mm

Pass 2 Nov 2022 115,915 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 104,728 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 97,010 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 92,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2018 84,712 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 71,043 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 58,349 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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AO62 TAU is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO62 TAU, 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 AO62 TAU registered?

AO62 TAU is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is AO62 TAU safe to buy?

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