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YB61 ZXF

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,579 mi
Last recorded175,579 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 ZXF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2026 175,579 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 166,420 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 165,841 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 154,384 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 153,916 miles
Pass 8 May 2022 134,782 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 119,944 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 83,048 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 66,981 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 53,348 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 41,947 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no reading from smoke meter

Pass 14 Jan 2015 32,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YB61 ZXF 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 YB61 ZXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB61 ZXF registered?

YB61 ZXF is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is YB61 ZXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB61 ZXF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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