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YH12 VFT

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,849 mi
Last recorded117,849 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 VFT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 117,849 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes worn/soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replaced 2-3000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 110,132 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend both replaced 1-2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 110,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend both replaced 1-2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 100,957 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 93,292 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 93,292 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads low - recommend discs and pads replaced (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2022 84,959 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 78,369 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 74,656 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 66,410 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 7 Mar 2018 59,387 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 52,128 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 52,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 43,394 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 43,994 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 34,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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 VFT is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

YH12 VFT is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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