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YA12 TYK

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,603 mi
Last recorded149,603 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 TYK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 149,603 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 137,930 miles

vehicle too clean to register on emissions smoke test

Pass 1 Sep 2023 123,893 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Tinted (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Tinted (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 110,878 miles

full undertrays fitted

slight corrosion on rear subframe

slight corrosion starting on brake discs

Pass 3 Oct 2021 102,395 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 95,946 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 89,939 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 80,313 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 74,744 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 67,912 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 50,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YA12 TYK is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YA12 TYK, 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 YA12 TYK registered?

YA12 TYK is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 21 July 2012.

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