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YEL 56

2012 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,021 mi
Last recorded107,021 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 56
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2025 107,021 miles

Nearside Rear child seat

Undertray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2024 102,014 miles

underside fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2023 98,772 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 92,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front brake pad warning light wire not connected to brake pad

Pass 9 Dec 2021 85,507 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 79,012 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 65,133 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jun 2018 58,165 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 52,300 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 43,891 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted.

No detection on Smoke meter.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 33,508 miles

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

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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YEL 56 is a 2012 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YEL 56, 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 YEL 56 registered?

YEL 56 is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is YEL 56 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEL 56 shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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