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VE12 JYH

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,090 mi
Last recorded163,090 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 JYH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 163,090 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 158,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit tread reading 3mm 245/45/18 100Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit tread reading 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2024 147,312 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 133,740 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 133,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 45 100Y Bridgestone (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2022 122,026 miles

Nearside Front Passenger air bag switched off at time of test

Pass 4 Jun 2021 111,064 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted, some test items not fully seen

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Passenger air bag switched off at time of test

Fail 4 Jun 2021 111,064 miles

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

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted, some test items not fully seen

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Passenger air bag switched off at time of test

Pass 10 May 2020 103,975 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted some test items not fully seen

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

Nearside Front Passenger air bag switched off at time of test

Oil temperature not check for diesel smoke test due to no dipstick tube being fitted

Pass 30 May 2019 93,358 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 79,815 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

low emissions no readings recorded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 68,096 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 52,962 miles

Offside rear tyre tread slightly out of shape.

Pass 26 May 2015 37,908 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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VE12 JYH is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VE12 JYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE12 JYH registered?

VE12 JYH is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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The MOT history for VE12 JYH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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