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BD12 SXV

2012 Audi A6

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,763 mi
Last recorded136,763 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 136,763 miles

under trays

Fail 10 Jan 2026 136,763 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays

Pass 3 Jan 2025 120,598 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 120,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 103,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Pass 30 Dec 2022 93,510 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 86,887 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 77,893 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 63,770 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 50,321 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 39,579 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 39,127 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 28,087 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 13,877 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 SXV 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 78.6%.

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 BD12 SXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD12 SXV registered?

BD12 SXV is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is BD12 SXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 SXV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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