CarVerify

Free Car Check

AX12 DUH

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

190,295 mi
Last recorded190,295 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 DUH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 190,295 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 185,418 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 245/45 x 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 185,418 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 245/45 x 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 163,682 miles

Coolant leak Advise 2 ltrs water put in coolant header tank as was empty ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 146,233 miles

front bumper has accident damage but not excessive

Pass 6 Jan 2020 130,055 miles

Engine & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on o/s edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 112,500 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2019 112,500 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 95,557 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Zero Emissions

Fail 11 Jan 2018 95,557 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Zero Emissions

Pass 8 Sep 2016 73,473 miles

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

center exhaust clamp rotted but not leaking

engine and chassis covers fitted(which have damage)

zero emissions recorded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 55,249 miles

Engine cover and full undertrays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 55,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine cover and full undertrays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit would replace A.S.A.P (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Audi A6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AX12 DUH 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 69.2%.

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 DUH, 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

How do I check the history of AX12 DUH?

You can check the full history of AX12 DUH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AX12 DUH registered?

AX12 DUH is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 6 August 2012.

Is AX12 DUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 DUH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AX12 DUH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AX12 DUH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.