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Y555 BLH

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

163,202 mi
Last recorded163,202 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY555 BLH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 163,202 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides of vehicle. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 152,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre feathered on inside

full underbody protection fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2025 152,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre feathered on inside

full underbody protection fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2024 145,342 miles

DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER.

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 137,457 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

Pass 8 Jun 2022 128,699 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 18 May 2021 123,481 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 9 Jun 2020 117,817 miles

complete under cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

Pass 23 May 2019 112,104 miles

complete under cover body panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 15 Jun 2018 105,327 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 78,354 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 70,339 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 52,999 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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Y555 BLH is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y555 BLH, 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 Y555 BLH registered?

Y555 BLH is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is Y555 BLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y555 BLH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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