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BN12 EAK

2012 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

206,670 mi
Last recorded206,670 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 EAK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 206,670 miles

both rear brake back plates insecure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 184,977 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 169,342 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 147,386 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 147,386 miles

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

Offside Front 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 29 Mar 2022 132,515 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 132,509 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 121,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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 31 Mar 2020 112,384 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 101,417 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 89,019 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 74,291 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 67,858 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 53,006 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 51,807 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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BN12 EAK is a 2012 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BN12 EAK, 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 BN12 EAK registered?

BN12 EAK is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is BN12 EAK safe to buy?

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