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YP12 DWJ

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,010 mi
Last recorded96,010 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 DWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 96,010 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 96,009 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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 18 Feb 2025 92,527 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 88,647 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 88,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 83,588 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 79,251 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 73,363 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 73,360 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 67,663 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 62,193 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 56,929 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 45,172 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 34,170 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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YP12 DWJ is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YP12 DWJ, 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 YP12 DWJ registered?

YP12 DWJ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 5 May 2012.

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The MOT history for YP12 DWJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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