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DU12 OWK

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

157,519 mi
Last recorded157,519 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 OWK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 157,519 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 147,327 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 133,088 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 128,492 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 124,499 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 116,418 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 103,763 miles

both front tyres on designed wear limit and wearing very low on inner edges

both rear tyres on designed wear limit and void of tread on inner edges

Fail 3 Oct 2019 103,757 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre joint clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres on designed wear limit and wearing very low on inner edges

both rear tyres on designed wear limit and void of tread on inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2018 90,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread/245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 77,773 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 67,310 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 55,037 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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DU12 OWK 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 91.7%.

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 DU12 OWK, 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 DU12 OWK registered?

DU12 OWK is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is DU12 OWK safe to buy?

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