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AV12 CAV

2012 Audi A6

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,453 mi
Last recorded159,453 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 CAV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 159,453 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 159,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 150,078 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 141,374 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 141,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 130,994 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 130,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 116,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 96,029 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 81,251 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 59,982 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 41,991 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Apr 2017 28,886 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 20,437 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 16,580 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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AV12 CAV is a 2012 Audi A6 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV12 CAV, 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 AV12 CAV registered?

AV12 CAV is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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