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VE12 NCO

2012 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,354 mi
Last recorded146,354 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 NCO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 146,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Aug 2025 146,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 131,414 miles

Nearside Front ABS WIRING NOT SECURED IN AT BOTTOM CLIP

Nearside Rear BUMP STOP HEAVILY PERISHED DROPPED

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 124,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jun 2023 124,919 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2022 115,325 miles

vehicle has tow bar fitted, no tow ball or visible electrics fitted and bumper has no cut out to enable using tow bar. therefore not usable in current state.

Pass 11 Jun 2021 109,629 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2021 109,629 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2020 105,373 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 100,066 miles

engine slight coolant leak

Pass 2 Jun 2018 95,804 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 85,580 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 85,580 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 82,265 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 64,433 miles

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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VE12 NCO is a 2012 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VE12 NCO, 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 VE12 NCO registered?

VE12 NCO is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is VE12 NCO safe to buy?

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