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BD12 XXZ

2012 Audi A6

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,837 mi
Last recorded129,837 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 129,837 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 129,837 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 117,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 117,604 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 106,080 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2022 105,596 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 94,562 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 88,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 82,863 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 71,655 miles

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2017 59,634 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 59,634 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 47,072 miles

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

ENGINE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS IN ENGINE BAY

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

Offside Front DOOR MIRROR COVER DAMAGED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Fail 7 Dec 2016 47,072 miles

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

ENGINE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS IN ENGINE BAY

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

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

Offside Front DOOR MIRROR COVER DAMAGED

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

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 18 Jun 2015 27,480 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 XXZ is a 2012 Audi A6 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XXZ, 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 XXZ registered?

BD12 XXZ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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