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YL12 EWH

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,562 mi
Last recorded143,562 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 EWH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 143,562 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 135,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 May 2024 129,431 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 129,431 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 119,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre rubber stepping on inner edge of tread

Pass 13 Apr 2022 111,782 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2021 101,567 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2021 101,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2019 85,871 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2019 85,870 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2018 75,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 64,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & wearing out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 51,767 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 38,663 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 38,663 miles

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

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

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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YL12 EWH 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 YL12 EWH, 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 YL12 EWH registered?

YL12 EWH is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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