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BF12 XRB

2012 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,403 mi
Last recorded98,403 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 XRB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 98,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 98,316 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 92,815 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 92,813 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 86,713 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 77,558 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 70,168 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 63,636 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 63,630 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2020 57,990 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 53,745 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 45,925 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 45,301 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 37,715 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 30,426 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 22,630 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 XRB is a 2012 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BF12 XRB, 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 XRB registered?

BF12 XRB is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BF12 XRB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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