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YC12 BYW

2012 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

180,212 mi
Last recorded180,212 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 BYW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2025 180,212 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obstructing full inspection

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 172,155 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 165,185 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side pads are near the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 205,660 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 164,943 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 147,484 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 130,558 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 119,669 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 106,670 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 97,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 95,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 BYW is a 2012 Audi A6 in Blue 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 YC12 BYW, 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 BYW registered?

YC12 BYW is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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