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TR12 RED

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

157,323 mi
Last recorded157,323 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTR12 RED
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 157,323 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 150,038 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 141,311 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 131,835 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 127,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 110,576 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 102,378 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 89,945 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 89,943 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 80,969 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 65,685 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened on brake pad warning sensor wire (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on brake pad warning sensor wire (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear brake discs (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light not yet illuminated for above adviseries

Pass 23 Mar 2017 53,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has a screw in the tread and only 2.5mm tread depth remaining

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge and has slight sidewall damage

Pass 3 Mar 2016 43,248 miles

offside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

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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TR12 RED is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black 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 TR12 RED, 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 TR12 RED registered?

TR12 RED is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is TR12 RED safe to buy?

The MOT history for TR12 RED 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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