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VE62 VYU

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,815 mi
Last recorded135,815 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 VYU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 135,815 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 127,097 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 117,507 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 111,820 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 111,819 miles

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

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 101,917 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 96,215 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 89,108 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 78,302 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 66,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit <3mm 225/55 R17 97W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit <3mm 225/55 R17 97W (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 66,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit <3mm 225/55 R17 97W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit <3mm 225/55 R17 97W (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 53,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <3mm 225/55 R17 98W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <3mm 225/55 R17 98W (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 38,848 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 38,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55 R17 97W (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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VE62 VYU 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 78.6%.

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 VE62 VYU, 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 VE62 VYU registered?

VE62 VYU is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is VE62 VYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE62 VYU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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