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BD12 LDZ

2012 Audi A6

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

249,074 mi
Last recorded249,074 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 249,074 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 235,091 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 217,403 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 209,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 195,184 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 182,906 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 153,981 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 129,171 miles

Front tyres 3mm worn inner edges

Rear brake discs worn/lipped

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault nail in o/s/r tyre (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 128,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner edge (225/55/17) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres 3mm worn inner edges

Rear brake discs worn/lipped

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault nail in o/s/r tyre (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 103,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 103,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 87,203 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 86,449 miles

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

rear seats not in use so unable to check adult belts

Pass 28 Jul 2015 70,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LDZ is a 2012 Audi A6 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LDZ, 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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BD12 LDZ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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