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YD12 FRK

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

212,456 mi
Last recorded212,456 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 FRK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 212,456 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 190,065 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides x2 ()

Pass 9 Mar 2023 178,574 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 178,574 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 167,608 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides x2 ()

Fail 10 Mar 2022 167,578 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both sides x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides x2 ()

Pass 6 Mar 2021 152,305 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides x2 ()

Pass 7 Mar 2020 135,902 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2020 135,902 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure sleeve is broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 128,810 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 121,923 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 107,704 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wall slightly damaged.

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 93,914 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2016 93,914 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 70,756 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions not detected

stone chips in windscreen

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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YD12 FRK is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YD12 FRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD12 FRK registered?

YD12 FRK is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is YD12 FRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 FRK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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