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FD12 VSL

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,400 mi
Last recorded91,400 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 VSL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 91,400 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 88,507 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 84,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 82,113 miles

Rear bump stops perishing.

Pass 18 Oct 2021 79,120 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 75,927 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 67,006 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve heavily corroded and split

Pass 14 Jun 2018 59,291 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 50,274 miles

nothing emitted on emissions test

Pass 14 Jun 2016 39,441 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 27,537 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FD12 VSL is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FD12 VSL, 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 FD12 VSL registered?

FD12 VSL is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is FD12 VSL safe to buy?

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