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YC12 AVX

2012 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,220 mi
Last recorded138,220 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 AVX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 138,220 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge tyre on 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear and underseal has been applied (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap heavily corroded

rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2026 138,220 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall (chalked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge tyre on 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear and underseal has been applied (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap heavily corroded

rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2025 133,041 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 128,562 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 128,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 128,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 125,707 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 119,851 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 106,721 miles

Covers fitted

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 94,165 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 94,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 82,441 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 62,411 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting quite worn at inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads getting quite worn

Pass 28 Oct 2016 48,985 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 38,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6mm at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn at edges

Pass 30 Oct 2014 20,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 6,185 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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YC12 AVX is a 2012 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YC12 AVX, 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 YC12 AVX registered?

YC12 AVX is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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