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YK12 EBY

2012 Audi A6

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,375 mi
Last recorded152,375 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 EBY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 152,375 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 152,375 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 148,875 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 142,555 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 138,623 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 128,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin WOR 75% ofside outer pad worn near to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 128,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin WOR 75% ofside outer pad worn near to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 119,876 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 113,948 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 107,352 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper blades smearing the screen

Fail 5 Feb 2018 107,352 miles

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper blades smearing the screen

Pass 6 Feb 2017 90,772 miles

Nearside Front tyre has deep cuts to outer sidewall

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2017 90,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre has deep cuts to outer sidewall

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2016 74,709 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 61,929 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YK12 EBY 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 YK12 EBY, 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 YK12 EBY registered?

YK12 EBY is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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