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AU12 RYZ

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

161,061 mi
Last recorded161,061 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 RYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 161,061 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 153,712 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 142,368 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 131,886 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 119,588 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 109,592 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 102,116 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 92,607 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Feb 2018 83,787 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 83,787 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 75,933 miles

Exhaust emissions too clean to produce print out

Pass 14 Feb 2016 69,745 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 65,667 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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AU12 RYZ is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AU12 RYZ, 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 AU12 RYZ registered?

AU12 RYZ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is AU12 RYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 RYZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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