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YT12 DLV

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,162 mi
Last recorded179,162 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 DLV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 179,162 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 171,138 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 171,138 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 166,430 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 159,350 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 157,499 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 157,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower rear arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 155,200 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 148,915 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 142,818 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 136,598 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 130,935 miles

brake wear warning lamp lit

engine bay covers fitted

under car trays fitted

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 130,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

under car trays fitted

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

brake wear warning lamp lit

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2016 122,212 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 113,427 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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YT12 DLV is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YT12 DLV, 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 YT12 DLV registered?

YT12 DLV is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YT12 DLV safe to buy?

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