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DV12 ACY

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,535 mi
Last recorded110,535 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 ACY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 110,535 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 107,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 104,578 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 101,319 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 101,319 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Not bolted up, exhaust is still secure with other mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 97,881 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 93,778 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 83,104 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 83,104 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2017 73,623 miles

Central exhaust clips corroding

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2017 73,623 miles

Central exhaust clips corroding

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 61,160 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 61,160 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 50,904 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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DV12 ACY is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DV12 ACY, 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 DV12 ACY registered?

DV12 ACY is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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