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YH12 MKX

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,054 mi
Last recorded145,054 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 145,054 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 144,871 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

t/p/m/s light on

Pass 9 Mar 2021 119,157 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases piope loose on centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/20 and protector damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing andtread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 119,084 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases piope loose on centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/20 and protector damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing andtread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 106,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre t front pipe slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/r and n/s/f tyre side wall protectors damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2019 95,480 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 83,186 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 68,492 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 56,901 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 35,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MKX is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MKX, 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 YH12 MKX registered?

YH12 MKX is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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