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SY12 YXS

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,395 mi
Last recorded142,395 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 YXS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 142,395 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 123,674 miles

Nearside undertray is damaged and broken

brake pad warning light lit

Pass 1 Aug 2024 112,465 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 112,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2023 101,861 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 101,855 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 88,955 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 79,583 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 75,949 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 62,084 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 44,261 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 40,003 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 33,223 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 26,946 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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SY12 YXS is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY12 YXS, 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 SY12 YXS registered?

SY12 YXS is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is SY12 YXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY12 YXS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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