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AU12 YKE

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,726 mi
Last recorded150,726 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 YKE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 150,726 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casings (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 144,828 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 144,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 141,703 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 141,703 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 137,775 miles

Moisture in nearside rear fog light

Moisture in offside rear indicator

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 137,775 miles

Moisture in nearside rear fog light

Moisture in offside rear indicator

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 133,120 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 133,120 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 128,385 miles

Under shields fitted obscuring some testable items

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 121,006 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly uneven on outer edges

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Rear seats folded down and luggage compartment area loaded also

Undershields fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 3 Oct 2017 121,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres worn slightly uneven on outer edges

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some testable items

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

Rear seats folded down and luggage compartment area loaded also

Undershields fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Oct 2016 115,435 miles

Battery covered

Brake master cylinder and reservoir covered

Engine cover fitted

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Outer sills covered

Undershield fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2016 115,435 miles

Battery covered

Brake master cylinder and reservoir covered

Engine cover fitted

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Outer sills covered

Undershield fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 107,958 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 96,324 miles

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

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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AU12 YKE is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AU12 YKE, 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 AU12 YKE registered?

AU12 YKE is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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