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BL61 BUO

2012 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

178,342 mi
Last recorded178,342 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 BUO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 178,342 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 178,319 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 168,342 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 156,977 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 140,628 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 128,401 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 102,233 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 79,959 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 58,891 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 58,773 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 42,449 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 35,369 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 35,369 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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BL61 BUO is a 2012 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL61 BUO, 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 BL61 BUO registered?

BL61 BUO is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is BL61 BUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 BUO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL61 BUO have outstanding finance?

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