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DY12 RZE

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,140 mi
Last recorded132,140 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 RZE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 132,140 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 120,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to legal limit of 1.6mm in middle of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 108,799 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 108,799 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 96,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2023 96,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 88,360 miles

Damage to front end

Fail 14 Jul 2022 88,359 miles

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

Damage to front end

Pass 16 Jun 2021 79,878 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 14 Jul 2020 73,132 miles

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 67,659 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 62,398 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2017 53,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 49,629 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 2 Jun 2015 45,180 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 RZE is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black 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 DY12 RZE, 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 RZE registered?

DY12 RZE is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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