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YR12 VVP

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,085 mi
Last recorded126,085 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 VVP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 126,085 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 116,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 111,724 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 111,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45R18 100W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 105,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 99,587 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 90,797 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 90,792 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 79,356 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 68,259 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey

both front tyres scrubbing on the inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2016 56,080 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 52,225 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 42,293 miles

Bumper has slight damage on o/s/f

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Undertray missing from vehicle

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 VVP is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey 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 VVP, 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

How do I check the history of YR12 VVP?

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What year was YR12 VVP registered?

YR12 VVP is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is YR12 VVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 VVP 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.

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