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ST61 NSZ

2012 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,085 mi
Last recorded56,085 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 NSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 56,085 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2025 50,470 miles

vehicle fitted with under trays

Fail 20 Oct 2025 50,470 miles

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

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 4 Feb 2025 48,192 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 44,610 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 44,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

2x front tyres slightly cracked/perished

Pass 3 Feb 2023 42,213 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 41,140 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 41,134 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 39,748 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2020 38,841 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 35,034 miles

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

vehicle has under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2018 31,561 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 27,613 miles

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

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

has under trays fitted hampering fully inspection of car

Pass 3 Feb 2016 35,708 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 20,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

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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ST61 NSZ is a 2012 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ST61 NSZ, 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

How do I check the history of ST61 NSZ?

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What year was ST61 NSZ registered?

ST61 NSZ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is ST61 NSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST61 NSZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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