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BN62 RTO

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,066 mi
Last recorded159,066 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 RTO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 159,066 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 159,066 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 158,185 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 144,386 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 134,367 miles

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 4 Apr 2022 134,367 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure centre joint insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting insecure moved (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 126,035 miles

front to center exhaust clamp corroded and snapped off

Fail 22 Sep 2020 125,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front to center exhaust clamp corroded and snapped off

Pass 17 Sep 2019 113,938 miles

front to middle joining sleeve corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2018 101,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/32/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 89,198 miles

engine covers and lower covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 80,506 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 70,948 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 70,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 RTO is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RTO, 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 BN62 RTO registered?

BN62 RTO is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is BN62 RTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 RTO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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