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YP12 MHE

2012 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

242,753 mi
Last recorded242,753 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 MHE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 242,753 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 50% working and only just met requirement (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 227,250 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 227,250 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 210,128 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 197,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 180,879 miles

Offside Front lower, rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover moved from mounting. Still preventing ingress of dirt and grease

Pass 2 Jun 2021 160,506 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover moved from mounting location but preventing ingress of dirt & secure

Pass 16 Jun 2020 142,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2019 113,646 miles

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))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2018 92,255 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 68,933 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

Nearside Front tyre wearing on non-measurable edges

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deformed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

engine bay & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 May 2016 55,348 miles

child seat fitted

engine bay & underbody covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 38,411 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 MHE is a 2012 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MHE, 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 MHE is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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