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BJ12 EXN

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,178 mi
Last recorded133,178 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 EXN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 133,178 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 133,178 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 127,202 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroding but still secure

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2023 121,620 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 112,358 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated curved arm ball joint cover splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 112,358 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated curved arm ball joint cover splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 104,269 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 95,446 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Oct 2020 95,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Nov 2019 86,613 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 86,437 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 84,341 miles

Front Too many stickers in the windscreen

Nearside Front Water inside headlamp

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 84,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Too many stickers in the windscreen

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Water inside headlamp

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 73,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 59,676 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 47,299 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 47,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 34,087 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 33,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 EXN is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EXN, 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 EXN registered?

BJ12 EXN is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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