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VK12 CPV

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,723 mi
Last recorded148,723 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 CPV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 148,723 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 148,723 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 137,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 126,016 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front axle rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 114,714 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Upper + Lower Items Removed ()

Covers + Shields Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides Slightly Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Marked With Yellow Chalk ()

Pass 11 Dec 2021 105,964 miles

*CLEAN EMISSIONS*

Coolant on minimum

Covers and Shields fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2020 100,043 miles

Covers & Shields Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides Slightly Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 84,301 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (Front) slight cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 72,490 miles

covers & shields fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2018 72,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 2454518 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2017 61,100 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2016 48,278 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 38,242 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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VK12 CPV is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 VK12 CPV, 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 VK12 CPV registered?

VK12 CPV is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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