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B2 LYY

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

136,912 mi
Last recorded136,912 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 LYY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 136,912 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 129,570 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 125,211 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 114,038 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 106,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm, cut on sidewall not deeper enough to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 99,851 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 88,382 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 86,187 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 84,564 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 79,652 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 79,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 68,254 miles

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)

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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B2 LYY is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B2 LYY, 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 B2 LYY registered?

B2 LYY is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is B2 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 LYY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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