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VN12 URA

2012 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,005 mi
Last recorded144,005 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 URA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 144,005 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 129,128 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 111,547 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 111,546 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2022 95,352 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 78,232 miles

Front undertrays damaged, but secure

Fail 17 Dec 2021 77,514 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Offside & Nearside Front Headlamp Washers (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Offside & Nearside Front Washers (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel Flap Cover Wont Secure Shut

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lamp Unit Lens Damaged No Effect On Emitted Light

Offside Front Headlamp Washer Cover Missing And Washer Jet Looks Damaged

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

TPMS Lamp Illuminated On Instrument Panel Indicating Tyre Pressure Below Minimum Pressure

Pass 10 Dec 2020 65,293 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 45,418 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 45,418 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2018 41,686 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 38,375 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine and floor pan covers fitted.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 23,934 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jun 2015 9,669 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 9,466 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 URA is a 2012 Audi A6 in Blue 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 VN12 URA, 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 URA registered?

VN12 URA is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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