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BN12 XVZ

2012 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,374 mi
Last recorded127,374 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 XVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 127,374 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 124,185 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 121,042 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 116,932 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 116,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn lower control arm bush split excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn lower control arm bush split excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre inner worn side walls perished

Pass 1 Aug 2022 113,576 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 108,480 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 108,480 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 105,652 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 105,652 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 102,752 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 94,680 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 85,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 85,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 73,678 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 62,679 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 XVZ is a 2012 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN12 XVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN12 XVZ registered?

BN12 XVZ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is BN12 XVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 XVZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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