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VE12 XJY

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

193,817 mi
Last recorded193,817 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 XJY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 193,817 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 175,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust sleeve corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 159,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre getting low

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 147,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 136,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 29 Jul 2021 126,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 126,006 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 112,171 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 103,688 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 92,730 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 80,940 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 71,221 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 65,095 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 49,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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VE12 XJY is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XJY, 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 VE12 XJY registered?

VE12 XJY is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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