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WN12 WKJ

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,472 mi
Last recorded157,472 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 WKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 157,472 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2026 157,469 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 148,317 miles

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2024 143,334 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2023 137,092 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 128,702 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 128,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 111,198 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 108,729 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2020 108,729 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 102,401 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 102,401 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre joint sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 95,716 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2017 89,841 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 83,147 miles

Nail in OSR tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2016 83,147 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in OSR tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2015 76,639 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 76,639 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 76,639 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 76,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WN12 WKJ is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WN12 WKJ, 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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WN12 WKJ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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