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EF12 YHA

2012 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,905 mi
Last recorded142,905 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 YHA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 142,905 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 133,373 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 133,371 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 123,251 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 123,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/18 100Y, Pirelli p zero (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 115,090 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 103,726 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing low and on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2020 96,054 miles

centre exhaust clamp broken and exhaust loose in sleeve

Pass 16 May 2019 82,201 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 70,738 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Fail 31 May 2018 70,738 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 3 Jun 2017 58,092 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 58,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 46,119 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 34,458 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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EF12 YHA is a 2012 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EF12 YHA, 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 EF12 YHA registered?

EF12 YHA is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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