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AY12 YGX

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,227 mi
Last recorded96,227 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YGX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 96,227 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 96,227 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 90,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454518 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454518 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 87,475 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 87,475 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 82,558 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 75,659 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 66,083 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 57,779 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 50,575 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 46,451 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 35,763 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 31,542 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 31,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 25,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AY12 YGX is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY12 YGX, 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 AY12 YGX registered?

AY12 YGX is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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