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SM61 WKY

2012 Audi A6

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

187,881 mi
Last recorded187,881 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 WKY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 187,881 miles

Coil spring worn front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2023 180,083 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired piston dust cover looks torn (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs look worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads look low and possibly worn to indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2023 179,935 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both front inner pads almost metal on metal and pad warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs look worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired piston dust cover looks torn (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs look worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads look low and possibly worn to indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pad warning light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2022 168,853 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 168,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative on dashboard (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 149,058 miles

interior mirror missing

Fail 29 Nov 2021 149,058 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tyre pressure light on

Pass 6 Nov 2020 127,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 102,437 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 84,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 67,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 67,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 62,659 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 54,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 34,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 34,520 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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SM61 WKY is a 2012 Audi A6 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SM61 WKY, 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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SM61 WKY is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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