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VK12 OXC

2012 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

180,000 mi
Last recorded180,000 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 OXC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 180,000 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2025 177,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 163,269 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 150,111 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 141,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 133,779 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 133,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 133,022 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 132,980 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 126,767 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 116,325 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust clamp rotting away exhaust come loose

Fail 9 Apr 2019 116,324 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 Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust clamp rotting away exhaust come loose

Pass 4 Apr 2018 105,286 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 90,934 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 72,378 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 71,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,168 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OXC is a 2012 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OXC, 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 OXC registered?

VK12 OXC is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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