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YS12 APX

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,178 mi
Last recorded110,178 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 APX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 110,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2025 110,060 miles

Coolant level low

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 101,303 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 92,929 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 85,391 miles

Some damage to n/s/f under body floor cover.

Pass 29 Jul 2021 79,809 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 77,604 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 77,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 72,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits and smooth on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 72,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge exposing ply and cords. 255/35r20 97y Pirelli P Zero tyre fitted all round. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits and smooth on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 63,702 miles

Some tyre side wall damage to n/s/f tyre. Some damage to n/s/f wheel rim

Fail 28 Jun 2018 63,681 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

some stepping to rear tread

Pass 24 May 2017 52,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 May 2017 52,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 42,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 42,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

n/s/r tyre out of shape on inner tread

Pass 5 May 2015 27,552 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 27,545 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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YS12 APX is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YS12 APX, 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 YS12 APX registered?

YS12 APX is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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