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YJ12 VSH

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,563 mi
Last recorded128,563 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 VSH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 128,563 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 128,563 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 115,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 10 Dec 2020 106,496 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 93,833 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing slightly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 81,696 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 69,204 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2016 57,406 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 48,682 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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YJ12 VSH is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YJ12 VSH, 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 YJ12 VSH registered?

YJ12 VSH is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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