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AK12 MTJ

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,679 mi
Last recorded143,679 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 MTJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 143,679 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTHS LOW

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTHS LOW

Fail 4 Feb 2026 143,678 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTHS LOW

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTHS LOW

Pass 4 Feb 2025 139,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished with age on outer tread corner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished with age on outer tread corner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 134,862 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front engine under tray insecure , not likely to fall

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and badly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 131,599 miles

front exhaust clamp corroded away system still secure

Pass 5 Jan 2022 127,993 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 123,167 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 102,059 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2019 102,041 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

under trays fitted

warning light on dash indicating dpf fault

Pass 13 Sep 2018 92,354 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 77,162 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 60,890 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,295 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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AK12 MTJ is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc 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 AK12 MTJ, 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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AK12 MTJ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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