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DE12 UHU

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

205,306 mi
Last recorded205,306 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 UHU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 205,306 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 205,228 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 121,610 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 182,715 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 170,924 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 160,358 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 152,625 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 143,466 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 132,131 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 114,137 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 95,663 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 77,850 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 35,396 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 32,561 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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DE12 UHU is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DE12 UHU, 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 DE12 UHU registered?

DE12 UHU is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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