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SO12 VNL

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

210,492 mi
Last recorded210,492 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 VNL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 210,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 201,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock mount bush to track control arm perished and splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper arm inner bush perished and just starting to spit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock mount bush to track control arm perished and splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush perished and just starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread de-laminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 190,606 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 177,389 miles

engine under tray loose

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Oct 2021 164,134 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 147,888 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 122,722 miles

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

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

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

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

metered smoke too low to register

Pass 21 Mar 2018 103,016 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' very minor chip (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Pass 28 Mar 2017 85,872 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 65,588 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 65,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 50,123 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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SO12 VNL is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SO12 VNL, 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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SO12 VNL is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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