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BJ12 CKU

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,853 mi
Last recorded184,853 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 CKU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 184,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 184,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 181,114 miles

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

exhaust front section clamp is corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2024 181,114 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

exhaust front section clamp is corroded

Pass 15 May 2023 175,246 miles

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some component's

Fail 13 May 2023 175,246 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some component's

Pass 28 Apr 2022 164,177 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 161,608 miles

General under-body corrosion.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Vehicle inspected whilst wet.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 161,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

General under-body corrosion.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Vehicle inspected whilst wet.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 149,079 miles

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Vehicle tested in damp/ wet conditions.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 133,336 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 115,950 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 91,478 miles

Both rear shock absorbers appear weak

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2018 91,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear shock absorbers appear weak

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 74,097 miles

brake pad warning light on

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 12 Jan 2016 60,188 miles

engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

n/s/f and rear tyre valves deteriating

rear tyres deteriating / all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Jan 2016 60,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

n/s/f and rear tyre valves deteriating

rear tyres deteriating / all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2015 43,309 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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BJ12 CKU is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ12 CKU, 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 BJ12 CKU registered?

BJ12 CKU is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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