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YF62 BCO

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,982 mi
Last recorded125,982 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 BCO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 125,982 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 115,439 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 115,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 103,047 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 103,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 90,994 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 90,994 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 75,793 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 69,058 miles

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

engine covers and under side covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2020 69,058 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp split (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers and under side covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2019 65,180 miles

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

engine covers and under side covers fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2019 65,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under side covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2018 57,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Arm bottom ball joint has signs of grease

Pass 21 Nov 2017 51,578 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 45,349 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 34,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (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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YF62 BCO is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YF62 BCO, 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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YF62 BCO is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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