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VN12 RYC

2012 Audi A6

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,721 mi
Last recorded113,721 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 RYC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 113,721 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 106,896 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 100,537 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 95,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 95,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 90,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 87,733 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2019 82,987 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 77,540 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 61,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2016 47,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres deteriorating and losing shape, esp' N/S.

Smoke meter not registered due to low flow model, (no visible smoke).

Pass 5 May 2015 33,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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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VN12 RYC is a 2012 Audi A6 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VN12 RYC, 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 VN12 RYC registered?

VN12 RYC is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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