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YK62 SXE

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,163 mi
Last recorded165,163 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 SXE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 165,163 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 154,659 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 151,401 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 151,377 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Inner Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 148,318 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Middle exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2020 129,837 miles

foot brake just on boader line to pass also hand brake epb

Fail 29 Dec 2020 129,837 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault trak e control light (7.1.6 (a))

foot brake just on boader line to pass also hand brake epb

Pass 16 Nov 2019 114,401 miles

gal printer jamnot able to print

Pass 16 Nov 2019 114,416 miles

Front Discs worn

Nearside Rear Shocker misting of oil

Pass 5 Nov 2018 86,698 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 65,294 miles

Offside Rear slight low

Fail 7 Oct 2017 65,294 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear slight low

Pass 7 Sep 2016 48,132 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 34,286 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 34,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YK62 SXE is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black 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 YK62 SXE, 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 YK62 SXE registered?

YK62 SXE is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YK62 SXE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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