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EA12 HKU

2012 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,000 mi
Last recorded172,000 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 HKU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 172,000 miles

Front coolant level low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 2.8mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 2.3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 159,349 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 147,306 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 147,306 miles

Headlamp aim too high offside & nearside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 137,744 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 137,744 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 127,904 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 119,389 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 105,823 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 90,280 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 66,379 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,877 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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EA12 HKU is a 2012 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HKU, 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 HKU registered?

EA12 HKU is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is EA12 HKU safe to buy?

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