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BF12 XDW

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,677 mi
Last recorded201,677 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 201,677 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 201,677 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 190,177 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 181,044 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 155,724 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 138,543 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 125,761 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 125,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 112,863 miles

both sides front inner brake pads getting low.

centre exhaust sleeve/clamps corroded.

unable to obtain diesel smoke test.

Pass 23 Oct 2018 91,830 miles

Under bonnet covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2018 91,830 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Under bonnet covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2018 84,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inner and outer edges. 2.5mm tread depth on remainder of tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inner and outer edges. 2.5mm tread depth on remainder of tread

Under bonnet covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,640 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edge

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear nearside and offside brake discs corroding

Pass 9 Apr 2016 63,822 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 51,099 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 XDW is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XDW, 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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BF12 XDW is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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