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DU12 PDK

2012 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,256 mi
Last recorded165,256 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 PDK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 165,256 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 165,256 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 151,181 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 137,410 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 136,561 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 125,112 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 113,476 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 107,834 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 98,805 miles

both centre exhaust clamps broken

Pass 16 May 2018 85,407 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 77,370 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 63,725 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 63,725 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 60,950 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 46,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PDK is a 2012 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU12 PDK, 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 PDK registered?

DU12 PDK is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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