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BD12 AYN

2012 Audi A6

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,003 mi
Last recorded124,003 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 AYN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 124,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 123,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 115,876 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 115,876 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 108,242 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 101,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 101,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 95,550 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 90,489 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 7 Jul 2020 81,820 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2020 81,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre approx 3 mm left

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2019 72,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 58,451 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 49,166 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 49,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2016 42,899 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 32,681 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 24,988 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 24,985 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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BD12 AYN is a 2012 Audi A6 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BD12 AYN, 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 BD12 AYN registered?

BD12 AYN is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is BD12 AYN safe to buy?

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