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VK12 XVY

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

156,160 mi
Last recorded156,160 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 XVY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 156,160 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))

brake wear sensor light on

Pass 5 Jul 2025 139,977 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 122,610 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 119,358 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 119,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 113,301 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 105,638 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Nov 2020 98,786 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))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 92,659 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 87,457 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in tread

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts outer tread also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 77,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cut in outer side wall

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 67,946 miles

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

TPMS light on showing low tyre pressure

Pass 7 Mar 2016 57,836 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 Mar 2015 42,891 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 XVY is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VK12 XVY, 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 XVY registered?

VK12 XVY is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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