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SM12 YON

2012 Audi A6

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,214 mi
Last recorded159,214 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 YON
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 159,214 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 139,366 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 3 Mar 2022 138,010 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 22 Mar 2021 119,346 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2020 102,723 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash. all brake pads are fine.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertray and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2018 78,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has small split

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

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

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 17 Oct 2018 78,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has small split

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 20 Jul 2017 55,331 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 55,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 25,279 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 20,954 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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SM12 YON is a 2012 Audi A6 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SM12 YON, 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 SM12 YON registered?

SM12 YON is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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