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YK12 GCW

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,718 mi
Last recorded130,718 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 GCW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 130,718 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 106,338 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 90,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre cannot be repaired ()

Fail 4 Oct 2022 90,642 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre cannot be repaired ()

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 87,301 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 83,496 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 80,155 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 67,530 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register .......

front inner brake pads appear low .......

Pass 2 Feb 2018 56,687 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 47,412 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 39,412 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 39,288 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 29,456 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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YK12 GCW is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GCW, 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 GCW registered?

YK12 GCW is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YK12 GCW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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