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YP62 DLU

2012 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,652 mi
Last recorded150,652 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 DLU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 150,652 miles

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

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 147,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 147,654 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush {rear arm} (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 146,265 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 136,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 123,005 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 99,293 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 74,603 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 51,822 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 51,614 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 49,800 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2016 49,800 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 39,288 miles

front wipers smearing screen

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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YP62 DLU is a 2012 Audi A6 in Silver 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 YP62 DLU, 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 YP62 DLU registered?

YP62 DLU is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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