2012 Audi A6 3.0L Diesel · GU12 LFP
2012 Audi A6 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 95,770 miles. MOT valid until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,770 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU12 LFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 95,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU12 LFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A6 (GU12 LFP) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GU12 LFP Mileage History
- 18/07/202391,652 mi
- 15/07/202494,408 mi+2,756 mi
- 28/07/202595,741 mi+1,333 mi
- 28/07/202595,743 mi+2 mi
- 06/07/202695,770 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 1,387 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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