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DA12 TMY

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,440 mi
Last recorded159,440 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 TMY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 159,440 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 153,197 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 150,624 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 150,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 136,900 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2019 110,949 miles

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

nearside front brake pads wear sensor wire damaged

rear brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake pads worn

several areas of damage on body work

Fail 29 Jul 2019 110,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

all brake discs worn and lipped

several areas of damage on body work

Pass 26 Jul 2018 94,602 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure pad sensor wire insecure and warning light on dash (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 94,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure pad sensor wire insecure and warning light on dash (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 75,526 miles

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

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

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

brake pad wear warning light on

Pass 18 Jul 2016 60,865 miles

both rear tyres cracking and worn

child seat fitted unable to check full seat belt and stalk

emissions too low to read

Pass 30 Jul 2015 41,298 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 41,296 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)

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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DA12 TMY is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black 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 DA12 TMY, 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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DA12 TMY is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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