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YG12 ZDD

2012 Audi A6

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

230,489 mi
Last recorded230,489 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 ZDD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 230,489 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 230,486 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 211,178 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 189,908 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 169,127 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 148,825 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 136,401 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 121,857 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 107,168 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 107,168 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 91,525 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf lower curved arm inner bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 91,525 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Osf lower curved arm inner oil filled bush deteriorated leaking oil (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf lower curved arm inner bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 78,620 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 60,083 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 ZDD is a 2012 Audi A6 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZDD, 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 ZDD registered?

YG12 ZDD is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is YG12 ZDD safe to buy?

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