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VO12 YCX

2012 Audi A6

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,804 mi
Last recorded160,804 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 YCX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 160,804 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 131,428 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear,both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front,1 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, 1 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 123,634 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 117,152 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 109,263 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 92,242 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 87,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Jun 2018 87,731 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2017 75,662 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 71,241 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 66,621 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 54,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low flow emissions, no reading detected

Pass 25 Feb 2015 54,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low flow emissions, no reading detected

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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VO12 YCX is a 2012 Audi A6 in White 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 VO12 YCX, 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 VO12 YCX registered?

VO12 YCX is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is VO12 YCX safe to buy?

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