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AF12 NHU

2012 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,217 mi
Last recorded143,217 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 NHU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 143,217 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 138,062 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2023 133,511 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 126,978 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 124,270 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 122,054 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 122,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 114,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

wipers slightly smearing on screen

Pass 4 Jun 2018 104,730 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 90,015 miles

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2017 90,015 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2016 76,132 miles

advise on tyre getting low

Pass 10 Jun 2015 56,291 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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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AF12 NHU is a 2012 Audi A6 in Silver 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 AF12 NHU, 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 AF12 NHU registered?

AF12 NHU is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is AF12 NHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 NHU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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