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BT61 YGL

2012 Audi A6

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,399 mi
Last recorded178,399 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 YGL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 178,399 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 178,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 169,582 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 159,418 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 147,510 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 139,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth just under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm and worn heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth just under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 139,809 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth just under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm and worn heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth just under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 128,801 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 121,186 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Wiper blades a bit smeary

Fail 21 Jan 2021 121,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords, tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wiper blades a bit smeary

Pass 21 Jan 2020 114,423 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 114,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 98,713 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 98,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 85,467 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 70,517 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 55,322 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 38,365 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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BT61 YGL is a 2012 Audi A6 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BT61 YGL, 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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BT61 YGL is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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