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FD61 YBL

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,361 mi
Last recorded159,361 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 YBL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 159,361 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 142,898 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 126,230 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 116,067 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 116,067 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 94,971 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 94,207 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 82,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 70,074 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt & centre ()

rear tyres worn edges

Fail 16 Nov 2018 70,074 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt & centre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

frt tyres worn edges

Pass 2 Nov 2017 58,593 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2016 46,530 miles

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

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

cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

front tyres worn more on inner edges

Fail 24 Oct 2016 46,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

front tyres worn more on inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2015 36,205 miles

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 24 Nov 2014 27,869 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 27,869 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FD61 YBL is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD61 YBL, 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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FD61 YBL is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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