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YY62 DDE

2012 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,339 mi
Last recorded150,339 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 DDE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 150,339 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 150,335 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 149,986 miles

Exhaust centre clamp corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Reverse lamp not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPM light illuminated

Pass 12 Apr 2024 144,691 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 137,220 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 126,893 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 117,082 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 110,515 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 110,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 98,411 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2018 82,843 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 68,301 miles

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

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2016 53,260 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2015 38,267 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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YY62 DDE is a 2012 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,967cc 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 YY62 DDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY62 DDE registered?

YY62 DDE is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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