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DA12 TNE

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

197,366 mi
Last recorded197,366 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 TNE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 197,366 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 197,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 179,576 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 170,307 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 156,601 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 147,003 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 134,522 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes worn/perished

Fail 3 Dec 2020 134,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front lower arm rear bushes worn/perished

Pass 3 Dec 2019 121,808 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

n/s rear tyre 3mm tread

o/s rear tyre chopping

Pass 1 Dec 2018 104,037 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 91,208 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 74,618 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 12 Apr 2016 41,751 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 14 Apr 2015 16,851 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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DA12 TNE is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DA12 TNE, 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 DA12 TNE registered?

DA12 TNE is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is DA12 TNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 TNE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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