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AX12 AZC

2012 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

205,916 mi
Last recorded205,916 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 AZC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 205,916 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 20mm damage 6cm up/25cm from nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 205,914 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 20mm damage 6cm up/25cm from nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 194,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO tread showing in places on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 20mm damage 6cm up/25cm from nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 194,344 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO tread showing in places on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 20mm damage 6cm up/25cm from nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 182,383 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 182,383 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 168,921 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 155,790 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 135,037 miles

Emissions to clean to test/register

Nearside Front Steering rack boot slightly damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 135,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Emissions to clean to test/register

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres very low ****advise replacement**** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack boot slightly damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 118,258 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 5 Jun 2018 107,650 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 96,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads (3.5.1g)

Rear Advise tyres getting low also cuts in tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 85,224 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 73,931 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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AX12 AZC is a 2012 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AX12 AZC, 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 AX12 AZC registered?

AX12 AZC is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is AX12 AZC safe to buy?

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