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BN12 HVX

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

170,387 mi
Last recorded170,387 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 HVX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 170,387 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 163,108 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 149,837 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2022 139,310 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective 1 Of 2 Sleeve Strap's Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Rear Arm Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Uneaven On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2021 126,383 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 111,362 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 94,401 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 76,022 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 76,022 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 61,229 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 40,130 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 32,641 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 HVX is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black 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 BN12 HVX, 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 HVX registered?

BN12 HVX is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is BN12 HVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 HVX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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