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YC12 CME

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

166,415 mi
Last recorded166,415 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 CME
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 166,415 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 152,819 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 145,983 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 142,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 131,139 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 129,095 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 119,652 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 119,652 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 108,725 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 94,564 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 80,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 66,836 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 53,840 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,006 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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YC12 CME is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CME, 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 CME registered?

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

Is YC12 CME safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 CME shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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