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YR12 VVB

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,242 mi
Last recorded143,242 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 VVB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 143,242 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 143,232 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 137,481 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 129,030 miles

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jul 2022 118,429 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jul 2022 118,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 107,560 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 105,468 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 97,664 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 89,563 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2017 80,750 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 75,544 miles

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)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 75,544 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 73,757 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 58,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YR12 VVB is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR12 VVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR12 VVB registered?

YR12 VVB is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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