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DY12 RYZ

2012 Audi A6

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,654 mi
Last recorded97,654 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 RYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 97,654 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 97,598 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 93,296 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 93,243 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 84,842 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded (not considered excessive)

Pass 6 Jun 2023 74,220 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 74,220 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 70,184 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 66,338 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 61,968 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 61,957 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 57,852 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 57,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Curved lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Curved lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Straight lower arm bush for strut to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Straight lower arm bush for strut to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 51,714 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 46,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 39,701 miles

front brake pads 1/2 worn

Pass 19 Aug 2015 35,435 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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DY12 RYZ is a 2012 Audi A6 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DY12 RYZ, 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 DY12 RYZ registered?

DY12 RYZ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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