2012 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · KM12 KNH
2012 Audi A6 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 May 2012. Recorded mileage 134,427 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM12 KNH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 134,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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KM12 KNH 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 (KM12 KNH) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 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: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KM12 KNH Mileage History
- 22/03/2023102,469 mi
- 20/03/2024112,290 mi+9,821 mi
- 20/03/2024112,290 mi
- 12/03/2025122,396 mi+10,106 mi
- 19/03/2026134,427 mi+12,031 mi
Average of roughly 10,679 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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