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AO12 YGN

2012 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,492 mi
Last recorded163,492 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YGN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 163,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 159,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 152,542 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 152,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2023 144,720 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 138,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 132,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 129,009 miles

Smoke level too low to be measured

Fail 24 Mar 2020 129,009 miles

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

Smoke level too low to be measured

Pass 21 Mar 2019 118,507 miles

Smoke level too low to be measured

Pass 28 Mar 2018 111,274 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 105,560 miles

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

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 97,064 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 73,491 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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AO12 YGN 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 AO12 YGN, 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 AO12 YGN registered?

AO12 YGN is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is AO12 YGN safe to buy?

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