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DA62 DZZ

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

187,389 mi
Last recorded187,389 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 DZZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 187,389 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 172,381 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 172,326 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2024 162,039 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 149,986 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 149,985 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 126,426 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 114,368 miles

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

Exhaust center clamp corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 103,461 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 85,809 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 60,256 miles

F/o/s tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin JUST LEGAL, UNABLE TO SEE INNER PAD (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 43,666 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 36,994 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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DA62 DZZ 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 84.6%.

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 DA62 DZZ, 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 DA62 DZZ registered?

DA62 DZZ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is DA62 DZZ safe to buy?

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