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YD12 GXU

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

181,520 mi
Last recorded181,520 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 GXU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 181,520 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 181,520 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 172,464 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 168,387 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 158,059 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 158,058 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2022 148,396 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 139,195 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 139,195 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 134,822 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 134,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 125,200 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 113,443 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 103,166 miles

centre exhaust joint loose,clamp rotted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 86,587 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 86,134 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 63,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 GXU is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GXU, 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 GXU registered?

YD12 GXU is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is YD12 GXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 GXU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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