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VA12 JTY

2012 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,581 mi
Last recorded155,581 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 JTY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 155,581 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 148,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/17 101w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/55/17 101w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/17 101w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 142,319 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 135,934 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 128,229 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 128,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 120,521 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 111,918 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 101,837 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 16 Jan 2018 91,827 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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VA12 JTY is a 2012 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VA12 JTY, 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 VA12 JTY registered?

VA12 JTY is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is VA12 JTY safe to buy?

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