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SL12 PKA

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,148 mi
Last recorded130,148 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 PKA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 130,148 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 128,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 117,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 117,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 108,283 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 108,283 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 94,603 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Slight condensation in N/S/R direction indicator lens

Pass 4 Mar 2022 84,710 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 80,103 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 76,161 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 66,273 miles

Brake wear indicator illuminated

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 66,263 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 58,535 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 40,738 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 30,666 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 26,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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SL12 PKA is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SL12 PKA, 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 SL12 PKA registered?

SL12 PKA is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is SL12 PKA safe to buy?

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