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ST12 YUS

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,416 mi
Last recorded156,416 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 YUS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 156,416 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 141,799 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 125,649 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 112,461 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 99,375 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 96,317 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 96,120 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 82,025 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 72,238 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 63,612 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 51,289 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2016 51,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 36,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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ST12 YUS is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ST12 YUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST12 YUS registered?

ST12 YUS is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is ST12 YUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 YUS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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