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W12 MLK

2012 Audi A6

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,164 mi
Last recorded101,164 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 MLK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 101,164 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 101,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 94,413 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 83,180 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 83,170 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2454518 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 63,514 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 50,062 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 39,885 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 33,905 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 31,906 miles

front pads 70% worn

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 1 Sep 2017 28,732 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 23,278 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 18,259 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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W12 MLK is a 2012 Audi A6 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W12 MLK, 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 W12 MLK registered?

W12 MLK is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is W12 MLK safe to buy?

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