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BK12 DFG

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,173 mi
Last recorded120,173 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 DFG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 120,173 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 120,169 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 112,107 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 112,106 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 104,670 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 104,669 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 24 Oct 2022 94,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 85,548 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 85,545 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 80,345 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 77,422 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 72,006 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 72,006 miles

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

Cracking and perishing to both rear tyres.

Heavy corrosion to exhaust clamp.

O/S/R tyre worn heavily on outer edge and close to legal limit.

Pass 12 Jun 2018 65,143 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 13 Mar 2018

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 56,962 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 45,970 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 45,949 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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BK12 DFG 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 72.2%.

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 BK12 DFG, 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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BK12 DFG is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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