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VD51 MPS

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,038 mi
Last recorded134,038 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVD51 MPS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 134,038 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 128,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 119,271 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 119,271 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2023 108,365 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 105,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 103,507 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 101,714 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 101,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 99,340 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 88,203 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 8 Nov 2017 88,203 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2016 71,016 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 53,121 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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VD51 MPS 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 VD51 MPS, 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

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What year was VD51 MPS registered?

VD51 MPS is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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