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YE12 UMK

2012 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,023 mi
Last recorded147,023 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 UMK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 147,023 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2025 141,530 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 138,048 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 129,817 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 125,384 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 122,698 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 113,440 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 104,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 88,901 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 88,901 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2019 88,761 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 70,882 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 56,815 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

smoke to low to record

Fail 1 Jun 2017 56,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

smoke to low to record

Pass 1 Jun 2016 40,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.0 mm 225/55x17 97 w (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 29,471 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 UMK is a 2012 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YE12 UMK, 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 YE12 UMK registered?

YE12 UMK is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is YE12 UMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 UMK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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