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BD12 HJV

2012 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,387 mi
Last recorded131,387 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 HJV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 131,387 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 127,359 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 118,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 108,280 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 105,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R20Y Extra Load (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 97,322 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 97,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 91,295 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 81,882 miles

Central exhaust clamp broken

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 72,201 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 64,518 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 56,579 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 46,215 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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BD12 HJV is a 2012 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJV, 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 HJV registered?

BD12 HJV is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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