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DK12 GUG

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,780 mi
Last recorded125,780 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 GUG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 125,780 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 125,658 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 116,646 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 116,639 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front of front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 114,433 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 111,860 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 106,461 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 97,983 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 96,735 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 84,175 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 61,074 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 61,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 53,357 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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DK12 GUG is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DK12 GUG, 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 DK12 GUG registered?

DK12 GUG is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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