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YB12 MRX

2012 Audi A6

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,011 mi
Last recorded141,011 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 MRX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 141,011 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 134,561 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Exhaust centre clamp heavily corroded .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge . 255/35x20 . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge . 255/35x20 . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge . 255/35x20 . (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 134,561 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Exhaust centre clamp heavily corroded .

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Fitted new bulb . (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge . 255/35x20 . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge . 255/35x20 . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge . 255/35x20 . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 126,556 miles

Advise Full Under Body Panels Fitted Not Allowing Inspection Of Testable Items

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 118,693 miles

advise full under body panels fitted not allowing inspection of testable items

Fail 7 Oct 2022 118,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/35/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise full under body panels fitted not allowing inspection of testable items

Pass 8 Oct 2021 109,410 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Fail 8 Oct 2021 109,410 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 100,705 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 100,705 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 90,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels ()

Fail 11 Apr 2019 17,740 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 81,657 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 81,657 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid clamp broke (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/20 (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rearmost arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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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YB12 MRX is a 2012 Audi A6 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YB12 MRX, 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 YB12 MRX registered?

YB12 MRX is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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