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YD12 KMG

2012 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,825 mi
Last recorded134,825 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 KMG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 134,825 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 134,824 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2024 126,540 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 114,831 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 105,986 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 105,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre wearing significantly on edges

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

Nearside Rear heat shield detached likely to fall off

Offside Rear heat shield detached likely to fall off

Pass 25 Oct 2021 91,620 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 91,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 81,138 miles

Front pads worn

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 front top joint inner bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres worn uneven

Fail 14 Oct 2020 81,088 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner / outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough no oil in power steering res (2.1.1 (a))

Front pads worn

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 front top joint inner bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres worn uneven

Pass 28 Jun 2019 65,936 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 51,560 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 34,514 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 27,356 miles

front wipers slightley streaking

service light on

Pass 11 Mar 2015 20,668 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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YD12 KMG is a 2012 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,967cc 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 KMG, 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 YD12 KMG registered?

YD12 KMG is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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