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VE12 RKJ

2012 Audi A6

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,023 mi
Last recorded122,023 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 RKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 122,023 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 255/45r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 121,562 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 121,562 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 119,872 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 116,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 111,169 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 111,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 103,713 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 97,451 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 90,466 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 77,063 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 58,937 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 44,848 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 RKJ is a 2012 Audi A6 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VE12 RKJ, 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 VE12 RKJ registered?

VE12 RKJ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is VE12 RKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 RKJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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