2012 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · J3 DTL
2012 Audi A6 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 209,879 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,879 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J3 DTL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 209,879 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J3 DTL 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 (J3 DTL) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
J3 DTL Mileage History
- 02/06/2022155,304 mi
- 17/05/2023163,706 mi+8,402 mi
- 04/06/2024180,357 mi+16,651 mi
- 11/06/2025194,096 mi+13,739 mi
- 09/06/2026209,879 mi+15,783 mi
Average of roughly 13,579 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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