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DW56 KER

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,426 mi
Last recorded141,426 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW56 KER
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 141,426 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 130,452 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 119,474 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 112,466 miles

engine undercover slightly insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2022 112,466 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

engine undercover slightly insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2021 106,076 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, rear arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 106,072 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, rear arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 95,341 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 77,629 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 65,606 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 57,777 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,546 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 38,803 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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DW56 KER is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DW56 KER, 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 DW56 KER registered?

DW56 KER is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is DW56 KER safe to buy?

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