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EA12 ABK

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

169,270 mi
Last recorded169,270 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 ABK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 169,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/ crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 160,550 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all seats

full under tray fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection under side of vehicle

Fail 18 Jul 2025 160,545 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all seats

full under tray fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection under side of vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2024 132,850 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 112,876 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 102,252 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 102,252 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2021 91,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 91,224 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 84,930 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 84,927 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 77,569 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 77,569 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 68,012 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise smoke test clean

Pass 13 Feb 2017 89,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre on limit

Offside Front Tyre getting low 2mm

Nearside Rear Tyre has large deep cuts to cords

Fail 13 Feb 2017 59,910 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre on limit

Offside Front Tyre getting low 2mm

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has large deep cuts to cords

Pass 23 Oct 2015 44,440 miles

emmissions too clean

Fail 23 Oct 2015 44,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

emmissions too clean

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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EA12 ABK is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EA12 ABK, 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 EA12 ABK registered?

EA12 ABK is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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