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YP12 VZX

2012 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

220,110 mi
Last recorded220,110 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 VZX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 220,110 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 212,057 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 202,919 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 188,173 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 177,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mid arm centre bush ( to shock absorber) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mid arm centre bush ( to shock absorber) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 164,467 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 155,170 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 145,734 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 126,485 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 126,427 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 111,855 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 92,326 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 171,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 87,768 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 87,768 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YP12 VZX is a 2012 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 VZX, 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 YP12 VZX registered?

YP12 VZX is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is YP12 VZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 VZX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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