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BL61 BKD

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,604 mi
Last recorded158,604 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 BKD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 158,604 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 157,225 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 155,343 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 151,141 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 144,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 134,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve slightly cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 132,019 miles

all shocks damp

Fail 20 Dec 2019 132,019 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

all shocks damp

Pass 22 Dec 2018 124,619 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 2 Jan 2018 117,144 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 117,144 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 98,990 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 76,828 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 71,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

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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BL61 BKD is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BL61 BKD, 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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BL61 BKD is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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