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12TS2181

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

316,232 mi
Last recorded316,232 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration12TS2181
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 316,232 miles

Offside Front SIDE REPEATOR COVERV CRACK

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Fail 4 Nov 2025 316,232 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDE (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front SIDE REPEATOR COVERV CRACK

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 30 Oct 2024 290,804 miles

Offside Front repeator cover crack

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2023 267,616 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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12TS2181 is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 12TS2181, 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 12TS2181 registered?

12TS2181 is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is 12TS2181 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12TS2181 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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