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BL12 DBZ

2012 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

146,121 mi
Last recorded146,121 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 DBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 146,121 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 141,801 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 137,850 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 131,442 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 124,368 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 117,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 102,830 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 85,321 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 85,321 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 61,290 miles

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2016 46,128 miles

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2015 35,940 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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BL12 DBZ is a 2012 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BL12 DBZ, 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 BL12 DBZ registered?

BL12 DBZ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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