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AU62 YYJ

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,927 mi
Last recorded127,927 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 YYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 127,927 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 119,328 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 119,328 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 110,486 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 110,486 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected OS reverse light not working - should be a pair on this car (4.6.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 102,676 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has small splits appearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 94,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF lower arm Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF lower arm Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack and stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 87,960 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 81,566 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 73,637 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2019 73,635 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 65,194 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 54,825 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 44,794 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 35,819 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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AU62 YYJ is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU62 YYJ, 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 AU62 YYJ registered?

AU62 YYJ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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