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VK62 RDZ

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,446 mi
Last recorded142,446 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 RDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 142,446 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 136,147 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 131,599 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 131,599 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 127,382 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(back inner) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2022 120,938 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 115,886 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 115,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2020 109,481 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 100,538 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 100,538 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 86,299 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 74,806 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2016 62,605 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Low flow exhaust, no reading detected.

Outer sidewall damanged on O/S/R tyre not to cords

Pass 21 Sep 2015 43,604 miles

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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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VK62 RDZ is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK62 RDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK62 RDZ registered?

VK62 RDZ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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