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Y5 LRD

2012 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

184,512 mi
Last recorded184,512 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 LRD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 184,512 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear sub frame, front bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front axle, Rear arms, Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 176,920 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 169,463 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 161,795 miles

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

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2022 137,271 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2022 137,269 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 119,736 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 106,572 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 80,048 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 79,991 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 73,441 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 73,437 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 66,519 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 56,997 miles

Child seats fitted to rear seats

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 45,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has a cut in outer wall but not deep enough to cords

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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Y5 LRD is a 2012 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y5 LRD, 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 Y5 LRD registered?

Y5 LRD is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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