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BF12 LUB

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,675 mi
Last recorded159,675 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 LUB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 159,675 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 159,675 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 150,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 150,693 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 144,129 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 131,609 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 120,693 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 120,693 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 111,778 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 105,682 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 94,426 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Offside Rear tyre 2mm

Pass 5 Oct 2017 82,262 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 82,262 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 60,784 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 51,712 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 39,820 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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BF12 LUB is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF12 LUB, 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 BF12 LUB registered?

BF12 LUB is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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