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YC12 TXP

2012 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,129 mi
Last recorded154,129 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 TXP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 154,129 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 154,064 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 153,282 miles

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

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2023 147,882 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 145,742 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 145,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very badly worn/bald - advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 139,518 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 139,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OUTER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD APROX 3 MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 132,568 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 122,189 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 120,147 miles

Emissions too low to register

Fail 26 Apr 2018 120,147 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Emissions too low to register

Pass 3 May 2017 116,015 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 105,911 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 92,694 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 92,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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 TXP is a 2012 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TXP, 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 TXP registered?

YC12 TXP is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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