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VO12 YDC

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,953 mi
Last recorded133,953 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 YDC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 133,953 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 129,492 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 129,487 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 123,979 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 117,454 miles

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

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

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

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

T.P.M.S light on

Pass 27 Sep 2021 112,413 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 109,519 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 105,932 miles

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

t.p.m.s light on

Fail 7 Oct 2019 105,932 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (rearward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

t.p.m.s light on

Pass 4 Oct 2018 97,224 miles

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 90,078 miles

Rear EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED

Pass 20 Sep 2016 79,999 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 73,011 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 60,044 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 60,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 YDC is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 VO12 YDC, 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 VO12 YDC registered?

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

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