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SM61 YYK

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

157,708 mi
Last recorded157,708 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 YYK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 157,708 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 144,381 miles

Diesel injector blowing

Engine has slight oil leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost through to the cords on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost through to the cords on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost through to the cords on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield insecure

TPMS Light on

Fail 18 Mar 2024 144,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake ware indicator light on

Diesel injector blowing

Engine has slight oil leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost through to the cords on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost through to the cords on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost through to the cords on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield insecure

TPMS Light on

Pass 18 Mar 2023 132,783 miles

Undertray low at the rear

Pass 17 Mar 2022 121,553 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 108,354 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 100,832 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 83,804 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 75,883 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 May 2017 64,720 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 27 Jun 2016 51,820 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 47,189 miles

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

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 37,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YYK is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YYK, 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 SM61 YYK registered?

SM61 YYK is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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