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VO12 XOB

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

304,000 mi
Last recorded304,000 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 XOB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 304,000 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 299,725 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 281,225 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 281,225 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 272,949 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 May 2021 272,949 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 May 2020 263,156 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 263,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall 225-55-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 252,709 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 252,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 239,782 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 215,460 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 136,784 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 61,864 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 61,281 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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VO12 XOB 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 73.3%.

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 VO12 XOB, 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 VO12 XOB registered?

VO12 XOB is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is VO12 XOB safe to buy?

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