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YT12 DLZ

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

221,246 mi
Last recorded221,246 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 221,246 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 201,040 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 179,961 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 179,961 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2022 167,346 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 167,346 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 156,680 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 156,680 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2020 150,513 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 150,513 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 137,157 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 122,343 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 122,343 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2017 105,986 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 92,998 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 76,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DLZ is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black 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 YT12 DLZ, 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 DLZ registered?

YT12 DLZ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is YT12 DLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT12 DLZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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