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VK12 PBZ

2012 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

181,096 mi
Last recorded181,096 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 181,096 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 181,096 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 180,482 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 179,167 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 179,167 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure Clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 178,567 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve clamp broken.

Pass 24 Sep 2021 176,276 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 172,698 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 151,495 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2018 124,827 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault reset (5.2.3 (h) (i))

wipers poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2017 97,875 miles

damage to n/s/r tyre side wall

engine pans

rear brake pads low

zero smoke

Pass 7 May 2016 67,509 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 46,743 miles

Under tray damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2015 46,710 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

Under tray damaged

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 PBZ is a 2012 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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.

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What year was VK12 PBZ registered?

VK12 PBZ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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