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YS61 XEM

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,192 mi
Last recorded167,192 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 XEM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 167,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 167,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 153,884 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 137,923 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 122,683 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 106,732 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 88,531 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 88,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 68,314 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 50,627 miles

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 XEM is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XEM, 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 XEM registered?

YS61 XEM is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 9 February 2012.

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