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YR61 CEA

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

182,997 mi
Last recorded182,997 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 CEA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 182,997 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 175,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 166,371 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 151,347 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 138,534 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 128,433 miles

Exhaust mounting defective central sleeve broken but exhaust system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 121,390 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s curved (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 107,447 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 97,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear puncture in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 89,556 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 74,225 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 55,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 55,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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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YR61 CEA is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YR61 CEA, 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 YR61 CEA registered?

YR61 CEA is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 22 February 2012.

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The MOT history for YR61 CEA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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