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BN62 DVU

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,194 mi
Last recorded167,194 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 DVU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 167,194 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both at joint with lower arm (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 167,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both at joint with lower arm (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 153,330 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 153,328 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 136,532 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 136,528 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 131,432 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 126,665 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 121,681 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 115,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 97,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 97,279 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 78,487 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 60,559 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 42,851 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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BN62 DVU is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BN62 DVU, 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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BN62 DVU is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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