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DS62 RAM

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

140,167 mi
Last recorded140,167 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 RAM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 140,167 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2025 132,510 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 125,151 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 125,104 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint clamps incomplete + (2) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2023 118,007 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 110,093 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 102,036 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 99,872 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 95,401 miles

rear washer not working

Pass 16 Nov 2018 92,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER FRONT PADS LOW/DISCS QUITE LIPPED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS NEAR TO METAL. CALIPER PISTON FULLY EXTENDED. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF,OSR,NSR APPROX 2.5MM NSF 3.5MM 245 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 88,846 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 82,181 miles

exhaust centre sleeve rusting away. rec ren.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 73,149 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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DS62 RAM is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,967cc 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 DS62 RAM, 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 DS62 RAM registered?

DS62 RAM is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is DS62 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS62 RAM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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