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SW12 KXY

2012 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

155,815 mi
Last recorded155,815 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 KXY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 155,815 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 149,917 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 141,441 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes deteriorated/split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 141,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 135,784 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 129,907 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 123,487 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 119,137 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 95,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 82,691 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 57,337 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 38,355 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 33,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SW12 KXY is a 2012 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SW12 KXY, 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 SW12 KXY registered?

SW12 KXY is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is SW12 KXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 KXY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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