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DF53 JUN

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,303 mi
Last recorded127,303 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 JUN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 127,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

pad warning light on

Pass 25 Jun 2025 115,832 miles

pad warning light on

Pass 28 Jun 2024 103,453 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 103,389 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 92,363 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 92,363 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 81,683 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Fail 11 Jul 2022 81,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 Jun 2021 58,134 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 44,055 miles

N/s front tyre worn to 3mm 235/55x18

Pass 19 Jun 2019 35,029 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 25,725 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 22,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 19,069 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 16,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DF53 JUN is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF53 JUN, 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 DF53 JUN registered?

DF53 JUN is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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