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ET12 VHM

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,458 mi
Last recorded129,458 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 VHM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 129,458 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 129,347 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 129,340 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 128,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Fail 22 May 2023 127,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 29 May 2021 124,181 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 112,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.0mm. 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.0mm 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.0mm. 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.0mm. 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 99,848 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 153,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 90,756 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 90,756 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 69,499 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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ET12 VHM is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ET12 VHM, 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 ET12 VHM registered?

ET12 VHM is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 16 August 2012.

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