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YG62 YEK

2012 Audi A6

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,489 mi
Last recorded133,489 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 YEK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 133,489 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components.

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES, BOTH REAR TRACK CONTROL ARMS, BOTH INNER BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 133,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR TRACK CONTROL ARM, INNER BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES, BOTH REAR TRACK CONTROL ARMS, BOTH INNER BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSE.

Pass 14 Sep 2024 123,949 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear section. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 114,294 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 103,195 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 91,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 20 Sep 2021 91,491 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Sep 2020 79,571 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 79,571 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 69,782 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 59,290 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 50,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 42,990 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 42,990 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 32,272 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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YG62 YEK is a 2012 Audi A6 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YG62 YEK, 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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YG62 YEK is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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