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YS12 WCP

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,359 mi
Last recorded143,359 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 143,359 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 129,522 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 125,142 miles

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2023 125,103 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust system insecure Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Brake pad warning light is 'ON'

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth outside edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on edges Worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 119,606 miles

brake pad warning on dash [pads look ok]

Pass 23 Aug 2021 115,386 miles

brake pad light on dash , but brake pads & sensors okay

Pass 3 Sep 2020 111,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire broke, warning lamp on ( pads not worn)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 103,848 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 96,641 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 96,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 89,139 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 79,955 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 67,113 miles

Front chip in windscreen

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 WCP is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WCP, 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 WCP registered?

YS12 WCP is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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The MOT history for YS12 WCP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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