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YY61 PXU

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,116 mi
Last recorded126,116 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 PXU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 126,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 126,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 119,933 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 113,099 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 106,512 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 106,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 98,406 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 89,228 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 82,710 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 79,921 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 2 Jan 2018 76,526 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 14 Jan 2017 71,685 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 68,099 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 64,791 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 PXU is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YY61 PXU, 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 PXU registered?

YY61 PXU is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is YY61 PXU safe to buy?

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