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AF62 HWA

2012 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,331 mi
Last recorded136,331 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 HWA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 136,331 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 129,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 129,828 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp corroded/snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt curved arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 123,181 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp heavily corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 117,665 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 111,377 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 103,272 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 103,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut on side wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 96,163 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 91,752 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to step

Pass 31 Aug 2017 84,312 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 84,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

damage/cut to outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2016 76,289 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 67,316 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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AF62 HWA is a 2012 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AF62 HWA, 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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AF62 HWA is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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