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D6 JAA

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,235 mi
Last recorded126,235 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 JAA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 126,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak down engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 117,232 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 106,744 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 105,990 miles

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

covers under bonnet and car and sills covering components

Pass 4 Jan 2023 98,301 miles

covers under bonnet and car and sills covering components

Pass 25 Jan 2022 90,546 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2022 90,546 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2021 82,770 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 82,770 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 77,275 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 67,925 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2018 51,098 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

unable to inspect offside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Jan 2017 37,460 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 29,215 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 26,185 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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D6 JAA is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 D6 JAA, 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 D6 JAA registered?

D6 JAA is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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