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DS12 ZGR

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

164,251 mi
Last recorded164,251 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 ZGR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 164,251 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 152,810 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 143,366 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Fuel flap door doesn't open when pressed I have put a zip tie on as a temporary handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 136,093 miles

Offside Front o/s/f brake disc back plate corroded lose at one off three points cable tied at another

Pass 15 Nov 2021 131,709 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 124,519 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 117,406 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 102,335 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 87,308 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 87,308 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle clamp (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear back box lose bolt missing (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 75,830 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 70,868 miles

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

smoke not detected at meter

Pass 20 Jun 2015 57,011 miles

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

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

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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DS12 ZGR is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 DS12 ZGR, 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 DS12 ZGR registered?

DS12 ZGR is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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