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BA58 MER

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,945 mi
Last recorded139,945 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA58 MER
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 139,945 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 132,503 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 126,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 119,407 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 110,224 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 104,528 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 104,528 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 95,403 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 85,845 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 85,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 77,247 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,502 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 65,933 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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BA58 MER is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BA58 MER, 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 BA58 MER registered?

BA58 MER is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is BA58 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA58 MER shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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