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M6 YOS

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

133,201 mi
Last recorded133,201 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 YOS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 133,201 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 116,005 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 116,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 103,523 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 93,408 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 84,583 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 76,103 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 63,240 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 50,618 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 38,251 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 31,078 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2016 23,623 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 16,674 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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M6 YOS is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 86,713 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M6 YOS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M6 YOS registered?

M6 YOS is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is M6 YOS safe to buy?

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