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A8 GKY

2012 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,039 mi
Last recorded139,039 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 GKY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 139,039 miles

tpms light on

Pass 7 Aug 2024 134,158 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 134,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2023 130,059 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 126,135 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 126,135 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 121,151 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 121,151 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 107,652 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 95,611 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 91,736 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 80,229 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 68,686 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 56,115 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 42,915 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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A8 GKY is a 2012 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A8 GKY, 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 A8 GKY registered?

A8 GKY is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is A8 GKY safe to buy?

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