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BG12 OBZ

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

114,328 mi
Last recorded114,328 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 OBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 114,328 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both near limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 111,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2024 107,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 103,031 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 99,416 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 96,768 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 95,326 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 95,326 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 90,092 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 81,436 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 72,717 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 49,697 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,275 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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BG12 OBZ is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG12 OBZ, 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 BG12 OBZ registered?

BG12 OBZ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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