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DE62 PJY

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

255,002 mi
Last recorded255,002 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 PJY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 255,002 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 255,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 252,106 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 249,606 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 246,321 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 240,257 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower & upper (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 203,532 miles

Offside Front Upper small chip to windscreen

Rear both tyres getting low tread

Pass 15 Mar 2019 122,379 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 122,379 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 107,588 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 107,581 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Rear brake discs worn

brake warning lamp on

noise when applying brake

Pass 9 Oct 2015 42,541 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 42,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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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DE62 PJY is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DE62 PJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE62 PJY registered?

DE62 PJY is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is DE62 PJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 PJY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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