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BK12 XTC

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,672 mi
Last recorded128,672 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 128,672 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 128,396 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 127,768 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 122,679 miles

Emissions were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading

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

Fail 11 Feb 2023 122,676 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 112,639 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 112,631 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 94,218 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2020 94,218 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2019 81,715 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 69,697 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

covers fitted

emissions too clean to read

undertray loose

Pass 29 Aug 2017 58,970 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 52,196 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 38,904 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 25,534 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XTC is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XTC, 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 BK12 XTC registered?

BK12 XTC is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is BK12 XTC safe to buy?

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