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AO61 YZJ

2012 Audi A6

Bronze Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,805 mi
Last recorded181,805 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 YZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 181,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack in the corner of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 172,602 miles

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Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 161,002 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 148,589 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 148,589 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 147,632 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 136,300 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 133,981 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 116,129 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 105,108 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 105,108 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 9 May 2018 169,145 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2017 165,067 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

both side front wishbone bush slight worn

Pass 21 Apr 2016 86,878 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 73,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2015 69,242 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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AO61 YZJ is a 2012 Audi A6 in Bronze with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO61 YZJ, 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 AO61 YZJ registered?

AO61 YZJ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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