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Y9 LHP

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,236 mi
Last recorded151,236 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY9 LHP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 151,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp broke (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Windscreen washer provides a low amount of washer liquid n/s/f

Pass 24 May 2024 134,645 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 24 May 2024 134,644 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Jul 2023 124,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust clamps corroded through

Fail 14 Jul 2023 124,088 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust clamps corroded through

Pass 12 Jul 2022 109,968 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 104,475 miles

Centre section exhaust clamp corrded

Front wiper blades not clearing screen well

Nearside windscreen washer jet not working

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 104,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Centre section exhaust clamp corrded

Front wiper blades not clearing screen well

Nearside windscreen washer jet not working

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 96,516 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 27 Oct 2017 85,142 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 67,404 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 48,615 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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Y9 LHP is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y9 LHP, 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 Y9 LHP registered?

Y9 LHP is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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