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YA55 EJA

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,071 mi
Last recorded141,071 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 EJA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 141,071 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 134,614 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 123,901 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 114,160 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 114,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 102,980 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 91,989 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 88,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2019 83,493 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 75,542 miles

Slight damage to offside front and nearside rear of vehicle

Fail 23 May 2018 75,533 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 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))

Pass 12 May 2017 66,891 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 59,954 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 47,046 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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YA55 EJA is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YA55 EJA, 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 YA55 EJA registered?

YA55 EJA is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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