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YS62 FWZ

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,375 mi
Last recorded127,375 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 FWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 127,375 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 120,283 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 112,859 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust clamp heavily corroded / loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both nearside and offside rears lipped on the edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 112,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut in the tread exposing inner cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust clamp heavily corroded / loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in the outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both nearside and offside rears lipped on the edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 102,435 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust clamp corroded / loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 94,197 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 82,800 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

head lamp level device, adjusted for test

Fail 10 Mar 2021 82,800 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

head lamp level device, adjusted for test

Pass 19 Mar 2020 76,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 64,728 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 58,183 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2017 53,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 42,801 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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YS62 FWZ is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black 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 YS62 FWZ, 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 YS62 FWZ registered?

YS62 FWZ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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