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SM12 PZO

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,499 mi
Last recorded101,499 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 PZO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 101,499 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front disc back plate slightly loose

rear brakes worn/corroded

suspension components corroded

various exhaust heatshields deteriorated

various suspension bushes worn/deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2025 95,966 miles

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

slight deterioration in various suspension bushes

suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2025 95,965 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

slight deterioration in various suspension bushes

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2024 87,080 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

slight corrosion suspension components

slight wear/deterioration in suspension bushes

Pass 22 Jun 2023 78,289 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

various front/rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 22 Jun 2023 78,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake flexible not fully secured

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear heat shield loose

various front/rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2022 72,931 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2021 68,158 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 63,882 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 57,460 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 49,173 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2017 40,599 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 32,617 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 24,392 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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SM12 PZO is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SM12 PZO, 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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SM12 PZO is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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