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YE62 GKU

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,806 mi
Last recorded122,806 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 GKU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 122,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ABOVE LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ABOVE LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

UNDERTRAYS AND COVERS FITTED

Pass 16 Aug 2024 117,371 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 117,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 16 Feb 2024 113,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 113,178 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside front axle (rear lower) suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front axle (rear lower) suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 104,325 miles

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

Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Feb 2022 95,765 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 88,767 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 83,185 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 74,364 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 64,891 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 57,001 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 44,168 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some 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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YE62 GKU is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YE62 GKU, 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 YE62 GKU registered?

YE62 GKU is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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