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YB12 XCL

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,393 mi
Last recorded139,393 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 XCL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 139,393 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 139,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 139,361 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow pink tinge (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 134,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2025 134,408 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 128,529 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 120,303 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly damaged inner sidewall & Also Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 May 2023 120,299 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly damaged inner sidewall & Also Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 112,442 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 102,959 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 97,181 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 92,950 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 92,950 miles

Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 May 2018 78,478 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2017 67,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 26 May 2016 54,982 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 54,972 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 May 2015 42,865 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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YB12 XCL is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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