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VN12 JHF

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

181,012 mi
Last recorded181,012 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 JHF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 181,012 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 180,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 175,151 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 169,076 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 160,399 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 147,337 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 134,259 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 111,480 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 92,439 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 85,657 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 69,388 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 52,113 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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VN12 JHF is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VN12 JHF, 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 VN12 JHF registered?

VN12 JHF is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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The MOT history for VN12 JHF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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