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2985 NK

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,973 mi
Last recorded80,973 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2985 NK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 80,973 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 71,569 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 68,672 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 68,644 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 66,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 64,079 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension, rear lower arm rear bushes are split and worn, but not resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are starting to crack on the outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Rear registration plate is insecure on the offside but not likely to fall off. (0.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear registration plates are deteriorated but not likely to be misread. (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 61,681 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front outer tyre walls cracking, not excessive. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 58,308 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 58,308 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Center clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 52,334 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 47,930 miles

Emissions too clean to record reading

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 39,624 miles

Exhaust emissions too clean to record reading

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 31,603 miles

Exhaust emissions too clean to record reading

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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2985 NK is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black 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 2985 NK, 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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2985 NK is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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