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YD12 GZS

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,855 mi
Last recorded132,855 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 132,855 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 120,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 110,218 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 110,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 100,303 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 87,746 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 81,737 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 78,140 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres have slight wear to the inner edges

Pass 20 Dec 2018 71,092 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 65,789 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 61,905 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 55,227 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 55,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 GZS is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YD12 GZS, 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 GZS registered?

YD12 GZS is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is YD12 GZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 GZS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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