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SL62 PLN

2012 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,476 mi
Last recorded85,476 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

RegistrationSL62 PLN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 85,476 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 85,362 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 77,095 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 71,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

both rear hub oil seals slight leak

Pass 11 Oct 2022 64,782 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 64,782 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 57,555 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 56,126 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 53,092 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 46,354 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 40,684 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 33,628 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 25,603 miles

No Smoke Detected By Emissions Tester

Undertrays Covering 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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SL62 PLN is a 2012 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SL62 PLN, 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 SL62 PLN registered?

SL62 PLN is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is SL62 PLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 PLN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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