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DK12 SDU

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

271,845 mi
Last recorded271,845 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 SDU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 271,845 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 265,689 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 250,111 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 209,433 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 209,433 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 196,527 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ( FRONT SURFACE )

Rear REAR BRAKE PADS WORN BUT OK FOR NOW

STONE CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

UNDERTRAY + CHASSIS AND SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 27 Feb 2020 173,345 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape and cracking on inner side wall

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape

rear heat shield loose

Fail 27 Feb 2020 173,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator n/s/f brake pads worn to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f wiper blade split ( aero ) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/f brake pad worn to nearly to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear heat shield loose

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape and cracking on inner side wall

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape

Pass 2 Mar 2019 147,840 miles

Front small chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2018 113,688 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 86,768 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 60,231 miles

Emissions too clean to get a reading

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Under trays fitted

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 SDU is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DK12 SDU?

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What year was DK12 SDU registered?

DK12 SDU is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DK12 SDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK12 SDU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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