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YR12 VVG

2012 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

224,130 mi
Last recorded224,130 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 VVG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 224,130 miles

Dash warning light low brake pads

Offside Front Dives window not working correctly.

Offside Front Lower Fuel filter under floor drives side not fully secure

Pass 25 Nov 2024 208,607 miles

Offside Fuel pipes and filter not properly secure ( Under drivers floor).

Pass 7 Nov 2023 192,160 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2023 192,105 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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))

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2022 175,572 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 158,286 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 140,260 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 118,793 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 114,139 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 110,329 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 106,362 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 78,229 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 78,229 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VVG is a 2012 Audi A6 in Blue 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 YR12 VVG, 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 YR12 VVG registered?

YR12 VVG is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is YR12 VVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 VVG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR12 VVG have outstanding finance?

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