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38 SE

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,631 mi
Last recorded80,631 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration38 SE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 80,631 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 77,377 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 75,499 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 75,499 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2022 73,653 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 71,087 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 66,585 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 56,830 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 53,189 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 48,887 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 44,015 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2015 37,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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38 SE is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 38 SE, 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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How do I check the history of 38 SE?

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What year was 38 SE registered?

38 SE is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is 38 SE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 38 SE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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