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AV12 HFF

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

278,839 mi
Last recorded278,839 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 HFF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 278,839 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 278,839 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 272,017 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 264,833 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 257,556 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 250,018 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 249,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive STRONG ADVISE: Large oil leak, running onto exhaust. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 245,630 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 245,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2020 239,044 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 212,643 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 211,881 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 211,881 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 182,675 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 146,789 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 108,519 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 HFF 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 AV12 HFF, 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 HFF registered?

AV12 HFF is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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