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YS12 YBC

2012 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

234,018 mi
Last recorded234,018 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 YBC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 234,018 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 212,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 212,945 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 202,459 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 181,915 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

vehicle was too clean to trigger the smoke meter

Pass 10 Aug 2021 168,560 miles

Lower under tray and top cover fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

vehicle was too clean to trigger the smoke meter

Pass 17 Aug 2020 155,078 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush both sides at front perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 140,894 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2018 123,754 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 99,996 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 86,487 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 74,366 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YBC is a 2012 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBC, 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 YBC registered?

YS12 YBC is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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