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YS12 TSX

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,956 mi
Last recorded148,956 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 TSX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 148,956 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 148,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 137,203 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 127,645 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 127,618 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

no emissions peak detected

Pass 11 Aug 2022 117,939 miles

Both rear tyres bold on the inside edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/ 55/ 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 117,701 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres bold on the inside edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/ 55/ 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 108,149 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 91,008 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 75,562 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 66,169 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 66,169 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 58,216 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 58,215 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 49,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 39,543 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 TSX is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TSX, 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 TSX registered?

YS12 TSX is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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