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YR62 HLP

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,134 mi
Last recorded129,134 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 HLP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 129,134 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front lowers both sides

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2025 129,101 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front lowers both sides

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2024 121,698 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Oct 2023 108,355 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 94,912 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Nov 2021 80,976 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake lining(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

paint work damage

Pass 2 Nov 2020 74,847 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 74,431 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 74,384 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Emissions are too clean to test

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 69,459 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 61,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - wearing on inner edge - recommend wheel alignment (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - wearing on inner edge - recommend wheel alignment (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Fail 4 Dec 2017 61,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - wearing on inner edge - recommend wheel alignment (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - wearing on inner edge - recommend wheel alignment (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 55,940 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 41,747 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 41,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YR62 HLP is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YR62 HLP, 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 YR62 HLP registered?

YR62 HLP is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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