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SY12 URK

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

265,554 mi
Last recorded265,554 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 URK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 265,554 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 258,536 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 237,407 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 203,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 203,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 175,060 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 175,040 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 146,545 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 146,540 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 124,725 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 124,723 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 100,277 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 17 Nov 2021 82,830 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 68,464 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 68,460 miles

Exhaust system insecure center exhast inscure bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 56,030 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 56,029 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 50,920 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 23 Feb 2018 39,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing edges and has a screw in it (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 31,018 miles

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2016 22,352 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 20,272 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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SY12 URK is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 SY12 URK, 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 SY12 URK registered?

SY12 URK is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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