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AK12 OAD

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,189 mi
Last recorded159,189 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 OAD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 159,189 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 150,280 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 139,915 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 126,482 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 126,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 113,959 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 104,049 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 98,562 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,274 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 72,239 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 62,390 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 62,390 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 48,532 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 38,447 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 OAD is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey 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 OAD, 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 OAD registered?

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

Is AK12 OAD safe to buy?

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