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ST12 SXP

2012 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

221,484 mi
Last recorded221,484 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 SXP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 221,484 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 207,056 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 207,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both rear discs deteriorated/corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (both rear discs) (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 198,116 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner back plate heat shield slightly loose or insecure

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 198,116 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner back plate heat shield slightly loose or insecure

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall slightly damage/worn edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 2.5 mm, worn shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 186,270 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 170,629 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 148,686 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 131,645 miles

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

Nearside Inner Stop light not working

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 130,466 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 110,131 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 90,039 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has knocking noise, unable to locate

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin crumbling on edges (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

low emitter

rear most body mounted exhaust hanger broken away, exhaust still supported at this time

Fail 30 Jun 2017 90,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 245/45Y18 XL (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated caliper retainer snapped (3.5.1j)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm 245/45Y18 XL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated caliper retainer snapped (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside beam image very poor

Offside Front suspension has knocking noise, unable to locate

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin crumbling on edges (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on dash

engine covers and under trays fitted

low emitter

rear most body mounted exhaust hanger broken away, exhaust still supported at this time

Pass 1 Aug 2016 70,652 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 55,182 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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ST12 SXP is a 2012 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ST12 SXP, 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 ST12 SXP registered?

ST12 SXP is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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