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YY61 MKV

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,693 mi
Last recorded165,693 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 MKV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 165,693 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 147,985 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 132,040 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 120,805 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 113,554 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 113,554 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 100,840 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 100,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 85,971 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 70,832 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 58,406 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 38,761 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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YY61 MKV is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YY61 MKV, 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 YY61 MKV registered?

YY61 MKV is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is YY61 MKV safe to buy?

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