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V66 DSL

2012 Audi A6

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,227 mi
Last recorded65,227 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV66 DSL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 65,227 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 50,616 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 39,922 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 39,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2023 34,540 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 34,539 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 31,300 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 28,480 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 26,992 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 26,992 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 23,074 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 11 Jul 2017 19,295 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 19,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 14,850 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 14,850 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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V66 DSL is a 2012 Audi A6 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V66 DSL, 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 V66 DSL registered?

V66 DSL is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is V66 DSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V66 DSL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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