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EA12 LVS

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,957 mi
Last recorded139,957 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 LVS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 139,957 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 129,358 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 129,329 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 117,937 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 109,151 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 93,163 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, cracked, perished and becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, cracked, perished and becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 93,103 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure center and rear section joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, cracked, perished and becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, cracked, perished and becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 83,408 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 83,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2019 76,999 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 60,658 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 60,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads worn and warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre inner tread cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm and badly worn inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 49,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inner tread edge slightly distorted and wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 43,180 miles

2xrear tyres slight misshape

Pass 21 Jul 2015 37,791 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 LVS is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LVS, 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 LVS registered?

EA12 LVS is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is EA12 LVS safe to buy?

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