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YG62 GYJ

2012 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

197,454 mi
Last recorded197,454 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 GYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 197,454 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 183,148 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 167,748 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 157,282 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 149,445 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Fail 19 Jan 2022 149,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions too clean to test

Pass 12 Feb 2021 142,729 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 142,729 miles

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

Rear seats folded preventing belt check

Pass 31 Jan 2020 134,432 miles

Emissions too clean

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 11 Feb 2019 120,197 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 106,635 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 106,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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 13 Feb 2017 90,378 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 73,128 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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YG62 GYJ is a 2012 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YG62 GYJ, 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 YG62 GYJ registered?

YG62 GYJ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is YG62 GYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 GYJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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