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CA61 DYG

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,839 mi
Last recorded132,839 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 DYG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 132,839 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside, rear arms. Advise to replace asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to scrub around inner tread. 245/45/18

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays missing and damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2025 129,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge One the limit. Advise to replace asap 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge One the limit. Advise to replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside and nearside front floor undertrays damaged/missing

Pass 31 Jan 2024 127,756 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside and nearside front floor undertrays damaged/missing

Pass 17 Jan 2023 124,031 miles

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

Front offside and nearside tyres scrubbing around inner treads 245/45/18

Rear Nail in tyre offside and nearside ()

offside and nearside front floor under trays damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2022 114,545 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s&n/s rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 114,545 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s&n/s rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 107,301 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower rear arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 107,301 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower rear arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 102,114 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 88,988 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 88,988 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 83,378 miles

centre exhaust clamp broken

Pass 13 Jan 2017 74,205 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 64,793 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 57,297 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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CA61 DYG is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA61 DYG, 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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CA61 DYG is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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