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AK12 NZW

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,855 mi
Last recorded126,855 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 NZW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 126,855 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 126,854 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bracket snapped and sleeve deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 122,125 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 113,249 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 101,403 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 1 Mar 2022 86,853 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 73,748 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 67,688 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 58,542 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 48,832 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 48,636 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective nearside hub carrier bolt has come out and jammed on drive shaft c//velosity joint (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2017 41,034 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 33,262 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 26,495 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 NZW is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NZW, 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 AK12 NZW registered?

AK12 NZW is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is AK12 NZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 NZW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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