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DY12 MHE

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

182,857 mi
Last recorded182,857 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 MHE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 182,857 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 160,760 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 148,137 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres worn edges

Pass 6 Jul 2022 140,264 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 129,948 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 128,676 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 128,673 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 124,088 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 110,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

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

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Pass 14 Feb 2018 97,321 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 82,566 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 69,055 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,298 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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DY12 MHE is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 DY12 MHE, 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 DY12 MHE registered?

DY12 MHE is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is DY12 MHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 MHE 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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