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YS61 LGU

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,929 mi
Last recorded161,929 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 LGU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 161,929 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 141,173 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 132,662 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 132,662 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 123,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder smooth - 255/35 R20 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder smooth - 255/35 R20 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders wearing smooth & cracking in tread - 255/35 R20 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear seats folded and covered - belts not checked

Pass 17 Feb 2022 115,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wearing smooth - tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 106,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm - inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner shoulder (255/35 R20 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm - inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust central sleeve clamp rusted through/loose

Pass 9 Mar 2020 103,540 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 103,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 96,009 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 90,679 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 90,679 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 84,054 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 75,654 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 74,399 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 56,330 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YS61 LGU is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YS61 LGU, 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 YS61 LGU registered?

YS61 LGU is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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