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YP62 NXB

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,879 mi
Last recorded83,879 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 NXB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 83,879 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system slightly insecure

Nearside Front Fog light inoperative

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2026 83,838 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp bulb has been replaced by an LED (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp bulb has been replaced by an LED (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front NSF foglamp not working

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 May 2025 69,378 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 69,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 65,610 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 63,111 miles

Engine covers/ Under trays / Under seal

Pass 30 May 2022 57,889 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 45,731 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 43,018 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 37,866 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2018 35,178 miles

Covers fitted

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 35,178 miles

Covers fitted

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 31,319 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2017 31,318 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2016 26,154 miles

Engine cover fitted making close inspection difficult

Undertrays fitted making close inspection difficult

Pass 23 Oct 2015 20,212 miles

Various covers fitted

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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YP62 NXB is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YP62 NXB, 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 YP62 NXB registered?

YP62 NXB is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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The MOT history for YP62 NXB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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