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CA53 RYU

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests29 (26 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.7%

Mileage

173,365 mi
Last recorded173,365 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 RYU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

26 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 173,365 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2026 106,010 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 148,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 101,138 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 133,574 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 96,129 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear General corrosion on under-body, sub-frame and suspension components

Pass 23 Mar 2023 112,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 22 Dec 2022 89,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 84,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 83,653 miles

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 19 Mar 2021 62,644 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 76,397 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 76,397 miles

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 tyre size 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 58,613 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))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 61,368 miles

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Fail 25 Jun 2019 61,368 miles

Nearside Front 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

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 15 Mar 2019 55,056 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 50,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear weather strip insecure

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

all four alloys have damage

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 5 Mar 2018 50,300 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2017 43,289 miles

DUE TO TYRE WEAR RECOMEND TRACKING TO BE CHECKED

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 May 2017 43,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

DUE TO TYRE WEAR RECOMEND TRACKING TO BE CHECKED

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 42,541 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 30,852 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 36,136 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 34,751 miles

diesel smoke test ok,but not detectable.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 18,572 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 28,098 miles

no smoke detected by d s m

Pass 31 Jul 2013 19,643 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 19,190 miles

Offside Front 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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CA53 RYU is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.7%.

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 CA53 RYU, 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 CA53 RYU registered?

CA53 RYU is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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