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AY61 YEC

2011 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

280,343 mi
Last recorded280,343 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A694,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 YEC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 280,343 miles

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

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

emission too clean to be tested

Pass 6 Dec 2024 270,075 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 270,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2023 261,022 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 248,848 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 248,848 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 238,579 miles

Offside Front small stone chip on windscreen

under tray fitted under engine

Pass 8 Dec 2020 222,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Under tray fitted under the engine

Pass 10 Dec 2019 200,850 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 180,599 miles

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

no smoke (emissions) peak detected, system too clean

Fail 7 Dec 2018 180,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

no smoke (emissions) peak detected, system too clean

Pass 7 Dec 2017 168,395 miles

engine light on, rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Dec 2016 152,744 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 136,000 miles

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)

engine light on dash

Pass 14 Nov 2014 71,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AY61 YEC is a 2011 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 94,878 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 AY61 YEC, 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 15 years old, this Audi A6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY61 YEC registered?

AY61 YEC is a 2011 Audi A6, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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