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YY12 TKJ

2012 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,911 mi
Last recorded149,911 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 TKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 149,911 miles

Central Exhaust Sleeve clamps corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 149,657 miles

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

Brake Pad Sensor wire broken N/S/F, warning light on

Central Exhaust Sleeve clamps corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks inner wall, not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 134,537 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 134,351 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 122,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reverse light not working

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

TPMS light on

Pass 22 Oct 2022 106,133 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 93,496 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 93,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 76,838 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve clamps in poor condition/corroded

TPMS light on

Pass 20 Sep 2019 62,742 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 62,626 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 49,745 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 36,517 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 35,491 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 33,774 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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YY12 TKJ is a 2012 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TKJ, 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 TKJ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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