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SL62 POV

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

189,352 mi
Last recorded189,352 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 POV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 189,352 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 189,350 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre joiner corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Suspension height sensor linkage not connected (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 174,110 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 174,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 158,336 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 158,336 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 140,652 miles

Both rear indicators slight different flash pulse

Nearside Front slight damage bumper and wing area

Nearside Front tyre slight side wall damage

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 140,636 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Both rear indicators slight different flash pulse

Nearside Front slight damage bumper and wing area

Nearside Front tyre slight side wall damage

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 111,866 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 96,708 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 81,104 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 80,864 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 62,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 POV is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 POV, 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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SL62 POV is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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