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YH12 DKF

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,794 mi
Last recorded138,794 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 DKF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 138,794 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear bumper/wing damaged

Offside Rear light unit damaged

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

Fail 21 Mar 2026 138,794 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides/ front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear bumper/wing damaged

Offside Rear light unit damaged

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

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2024 131,274 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 131,274 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 122,616 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 121,875 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Inner portion not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned but providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2022 113,967 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 110,022 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 110,022 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 104,513 miles

Offside Rear Inner light lens cracked allowing water ingress

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 98,720 miles

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

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre cracking and wearing on edges

Offside Rear light has slight crack

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 93,619 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre sleeve corroding

wiper blades worn

Fail 21 Jul 2017 93,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre sleeve corroding

wiper blades worn

Pass 12 Apr 2016 89,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin needs replacement as soon as possible (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 89,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin needs replacement as soon as possible (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 84,542 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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YH12 DKF 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 62.5%.

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 YH12 DKF, 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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YH12 DKF is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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