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AL05 BEL

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,768 mi
Last recorded134,768 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL05 BEL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 134,768 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 126,219 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower inner bushes n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 113,694 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 113,070 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 101,736 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 101,736 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 91,089 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front brake reaction arm bushes deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 90,187 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust centre clamp corrded & broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front brake reaction arm bushes deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 81,255 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 77,657 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 68,592 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 68,591 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 61,635 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

advise front tyres wearing low.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 52,915 miles

Undertray fitted covering underbody components

Pass 24 Jun 2015 39,350 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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AL05 BEL is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc 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 AL05 BEL, 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 AL05 BEL registered?

AL05 BEL is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is AL05 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL05 BEL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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