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AF12 NXS

2012 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

256,693 mi
Last recorded256,693 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 NXS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 256,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 256,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 240,110 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 240,065 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 226,449 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Fail 9 Jan 2024 226,443 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 217,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 7 Jan 2022 212,697 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect one or more (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 207,833 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 203,222 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

centre exhaust clamp in poor condition

Fail 9 Dec 2019 203,197 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

centre exhaust clamp in poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2018 194,017 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 177,211 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 119,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 91,107 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 91,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AF12 NXS is a 2012 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NXS, 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 NXS registered?

AF12 NXS is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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