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YE12 SYV

2012 Audi A6

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,372 mi
Last recorded163,372 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 SYV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 163,372 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 163,372 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 158,420 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 144,127 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 134,507 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 120,895 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 108,877 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 95,882 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2018 80,274 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 64,972 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 49,901 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 21 Apr 2015 36,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2015 36,679 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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YE12 SYV is a 2012 Audi A6 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE12 SYV, 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 YE12 SYV registered?

YE12 SYV is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is YE12 SYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 SYV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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