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BD12 ZHM

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,704 mi
Last recorded118,704 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 ZHM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 118,704 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre sleeve clamps corroded but not blowing

Pass 28 Dec 2023 108,725 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 91,647 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 76,286 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 72,068 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 62,748 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 51,151 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Aug 2017 39,466 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 29,706 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 26 Aug 2016 29,706 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 19,802 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 19,802 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZHM is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ZHM, 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 ZHM registered?

BD12 ZHM is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 30 August 2012.

Is BD12 ZHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 ZHM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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