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YK12 EDB

2012 Audi A6

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

225,494 mi
Last recorded225,494 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 225,494 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 225,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 206,307 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 189,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 175,950 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2020 166,266 miles

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

Offside Front wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2019 152,873 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))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 152,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 126,298 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 17 Aug 2017 101,994 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 84,638 miles

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 72,101 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

undercovers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 60,373 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 50,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2015 50,638 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 EDB 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 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK12 EDB registered?

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

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The MOT history for YK12 EDB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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