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YR12 NBX

2012 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,219 mi
Last recorded122,219 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 NBX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 122,219 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 103,353 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 103,205 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 89,180 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 77,811 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 77,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2022 68,782 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 64,856 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 57,879 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 50,651 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 44,110 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 44,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 38,502 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 33,559 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 24,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near sdie front tyre low (close to 2mm)

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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YR12 NBX is a 2012 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol 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 YR12 NBX, 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 YR12 NBX registered?

YR12 NBX is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is YR12 NBX safe to buy?

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