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YC12 DCO

2012 Audi A6

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,563 mi
Last recorded119,563 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 DCO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 119,563 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Aug 2025 119,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Ball joint dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jul 2024 117,406 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 109,798 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 109,797 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also has a cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 103,648 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 96,027 miles

Front wipers clearing poorly

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

small chip to front windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2020 91,080 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

front wipers clearing poorly

Fail 7 Aug 2020 91,015 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

front wipers clearing poorly

Pass 19 Apr 2019 80,528 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view a damage smaller than 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 69,308 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 58,865 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 49,893 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 40,755 miles

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 DCO is a 2012 Audi A6 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DCO, 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 DCO registered?

YC12 DCO is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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