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YY12 MLO

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,009 mi
Last recorded191,009 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 MLO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 191,009 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 185,496 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 178,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 178,539 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 175,902 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 168,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

towbar electrics removed prior to test

Fail 28 Feb 2022 168,605 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

towbar electrics removed prior to test

Pass 3 Feb 2021 159,896 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 156,281 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 149,985 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 149,915 miles

Brake performance not tested no brake test - ref rear coil spring (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 141,921 miles

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

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

o/s mirror glass damaged but does not obstruct view to rear

Pass 2 Feb 2017 134,506 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 127,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit dot 1714 on limit change asap. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit dot 2213 on limit change asap. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 120,032 miles

all tyres worn 3-4mm

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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YY12 MLO 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 YY12 MLO, 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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YY12 MLO is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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