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AV12 PXR

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

164,134 mi
Last recorded164,134 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 PXR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 164,134 miles

too clean to test emissions

Fail 27 Oct 2025 164,119 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

too clean to test emissions

Pass 6 Nov 2024 159,795 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement where the shock absorber attaches (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 153,613 miles

Brake pad warning light on (pads thickness all ok)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 146,213 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash.

Exhaust clamp corroded and broken.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 139,596 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 133,349 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2019 125,254 miles

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

undertrays covering underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2018 118,749 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 178,463 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 102,746 miles

rear tyres worn on inner shoulder

Pass 7 Mar 2016 90,687 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 64,759 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 PXR is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AV12 PXR, 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 PXR registered?

AV12 PXR is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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