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VE61 PBZ

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,065 mi
Last recorded107,065 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 PBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 107,065 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 101,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 101,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 96,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

osf tyre worn low on edges

Fail 18 Sep 2023 96,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

osf tyre worn low on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2022 90,975 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 85,487 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 80,731 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 76,839 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 76,839 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 70,528 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 60,401 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 50,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 38,655 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slow to recoil.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 29,268 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 29,132 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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VE61 PBZ is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VE61 PBZ, 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 VE61 PBZ registered?

VE61 PBZ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is VE61 PBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 PBZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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