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2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

230,195 mi
Last recorded230,195 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 PCN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 230,195 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both ( front control arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 215,624 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 198,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 198,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 180,731 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 164,288 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 146,630 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 135,715 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 121,904 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 104,829 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 104,019 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 84,381 miles

NSF tyre tread low at inner shoulder.

Pass 29 Oct 2015 70,133 miles

Exhaust emissiona too clean to record reading

Fail 28 Oct 2015 70,133 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Exhaust emissiona too clean to record reading

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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V1 PCN is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V1 PCN, 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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V1 PCN is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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