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VJ03 MER

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,386 mi
Last recorded105,386 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJ03 MER
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 105,386 miles

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

underbody trays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2025 105,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears sidewalls inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2024 99,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 95,583 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 90,942 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 84,444 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 76,481 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 66,954 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 58,952 miles

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 30 Jun 2017 51,823 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 32,202 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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VJ03 MER is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJ03 MER, 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 VJ03 MER registered?

VJ03 MER is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 7 November 2012.

Is VJ03 MER safe to buy?

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