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YG12 DWZ

2012 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,874 mi
Last recorded173,874 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 DWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 173,874 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 173,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 173,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 168,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output &offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 168,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output &offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 165,986 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 156,842 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 149,179 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 142,269 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Fail 5 Sep 2017 142,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sets (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 11 Mar 2017 136,334 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 121,599 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 111,647 miles

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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YG12 DWZ is a 2012 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YG12 DWZ, 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 YG12 DWZ registered?

YG12 DWZ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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