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SV62 YJR

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,914 mi
Last recorded172,914 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 YJR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 172,914 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine covered in oil but not dripping during test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock bush worn and deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock bush worn and deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 162,489 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy oil leak but does not meet frailer requirements. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 162,489 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy oil leak but does not meet frailer requirements. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 150,719 miles

Emissions too low for a reading

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2022 134,193 miles

Both fronts worn inner edge

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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 117,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx 78% worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 117,723 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx 78% worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 108,678 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 99,044 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 74,817 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 58,487 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 45,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SV62 YJR is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SV62 YJR, 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 SV62 YJR registered?

SV62 YJR is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 2 November 2012.

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