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YG12 LOD

2012 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,415 mi
Last recorded140,415 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 LOD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 140,415 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, ( rear arm's ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 140,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, ( rear arm's ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 136,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 136,820 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 131,924 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 & wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

service lamp on

Pass 28 Feb 2023 127,216 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 122,576 miles

O/S wing mirror glass slightly loose

Fail 10 Mar 2022 122,576 miles

O/S wing mirror glass slightly loose

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 113,974 miles

Front number plate delaminating

Fail 4 Mar 2021 113,974 miles

Front number plate delaminating

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 108,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 96,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear tyres sawtoothing at inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2018 88,060 miles

full vehicle under-tray fitted, not allowing a full inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2017 81,433 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 81,429 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 70,243 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 57,904 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 LOD is a 2012 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LOD, 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 YG12 LOD registered?

YG12 LOD is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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