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YP12 MGZ

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,041 mi
Last recorded142,041 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 MGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 142,041 miles

Suspension components on the Underbody are corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2025 125,004 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 118,143 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 118,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 109,185 miles

Unable to see testable items due to plastic coverd and large undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2022 99,950 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre 2x nails in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a temporary puncture repair

Fail 24 Feb 2022 99,801 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Large crack within swept area (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 2x nails in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a temporary puncture repair

Pass 25 Feb 2021 89,583 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD, not long until cords will be exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD, not long until cords will be exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 83,565 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 72,855 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 60,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has a split in it

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 60,268 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has a split in it

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 48,522 miles

Engine Covers and Under-trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 36,542 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 30,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MGZ is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MGZ, 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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YP12 MGZ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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