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YC12 BYJ

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,718 mi
Last recorded134,718 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 BYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 134,718 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 134,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 131,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust Back-Box heatshield not fully secure

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 22 Dec 2022 124,624 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS+OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 114,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 97,530 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wipers slightly smearing

rear heat shield slightly leaking

Pass 18 Dec 2019 83,237 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2019 83,236 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2018 62,960 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 49,100 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 32,089 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 30,118 miles

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

small chips zones (A+B) of screen

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 22,372 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 BYJ is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BYJ, 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 BYJ registered?

YC12 BYJ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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