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FD12 YBF

2012 Audi A6

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,157 mi
Last recorded147,157 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 YBF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 147,157 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 147,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 132,977 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 125,308 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 125,308 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2023 113,937 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 18 Mar 2023 113,937 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 1 Dec 2021 108,358 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 98,627 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel repaired by welding

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 94,537 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 90,177 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2018 86,714 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 79,497 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 73,918 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 65,964 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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FD12 YBF is a 2012 Audi A6 in White with a 2,967cc 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 FD12 YBF, 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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FD12 YBF is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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