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AY12 FVU

2012 Audi A6

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,559 mi
Last recorded133,559 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 FVU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 133,559 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 112,439 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 112,439 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 90,267 miles

engine under tray fitted preventing clear view off some items

Pass 25 Jul 2022 82,076 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 73,088 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 73,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 65,421 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 56,309 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise inner / outer sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 49,330 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 49,330 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 40,973 miles

FAS too low to detect, passed visual test.

Pass 20 May 2016 33,257 miles

Both rear tyres showing unusual wear pattern.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 22,594 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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AY12 FVU is a 2012 Audi A6 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AY12 FVU, 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 AY12 FVU registered?

AY12 FVU is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is AY12 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 FVU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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