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EK12 CLF

2012 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,614 mi
Last recorded146,614 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 CLF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 146,614 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside tyres both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 146,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside tyres both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 134,299 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 122,031 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2023 116,205 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 116,203 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 111,559 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 110,579 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 108,398 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 104,308 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 97,548 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 90,859 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 83,241 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 75,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EK12 CLF is a 2012 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EK12 CLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK12 CLF registered?

EK12 CLF is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is EK12 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 CLF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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