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DK12 SHJ

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,700 mi
Last recorded132,700 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 SHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 132,700 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 132,700 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 129,631 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 126,601 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 121,916 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 121,916 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt banana shape (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 119,337 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 May 2023 119,337 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 Budget (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edge

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

Pass 3 May 2022 110,600 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2022 110,600 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 101,901 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 94,869 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 85,319 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 74,773 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 64,341 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,387 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 39,356 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 SHJ is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SHJ, 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

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What year was DK12 SHJ registered?

DK12 SHJ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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The MOT history for DK12 SHJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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