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DY62 XJJ

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,254 mi
Last recorded121,254 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 XJJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 121,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 121,254 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 112,391 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 95,958 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 79,552 miles

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive BOTH rear lower mounts on rear arms damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES perishing on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 79,552 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high suspension sensor loose n/s/f lower arm (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive BOTH rear lower mounts on rear arms damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES perishing on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 77,719 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 70,966 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 65,160 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 57,288 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 47,900 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 39,913 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2015 32,569 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)

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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DY62 XJJ is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DY62 XJJ, 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 DY62 XJJ registered?

DY62 XJJ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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