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YF61 UFV

2012 Audi A6

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,792 mi
Last recorded178,792 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 UFV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 178,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 169,454 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 162,185 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both suspension arms dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Axle set (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 155,578 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture inside headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both suspension arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 155,573 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture inside headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both suspension arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 148,149 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 140,560 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 140,560 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification Coil spring broken and where it has broken, could possibly slip and fall out (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 132,780 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 132,735 miles

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

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

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 19 Dec 2018 123,220 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 113,600 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 113,600 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 101,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 85,567 miles

engine/underside covers

Pass 18 Dec 2014 62,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YF61 UFV is a 2012 Audi A6 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YF61 UFV, 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 YF61 UFV registered?

YF61 UFV is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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