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BT12 XDX

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,372 mi
Last recorded147,372 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 XDX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 147,372 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 141,247 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 137,641 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 128,034 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Adult seat belt routed through isofix seat, unable to check belt. Also not inserted into buckle.

Offside Front Sun visor loose but not impeding drivers view.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

inside of windscreen dirty.

warning light for bulk not working, all bulbs ok.

Fail 3 Jul 2023 128,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Adult seat belt routed through isofix seat, unable to check belt. Also not inserted into buckle.

Offside Front Sun visor loose but not impeding drivers view.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

inside of windscreen dirty.

warning light for bulk not working, all bulbs ok.

Pass 8 Jul 2022 119,544 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 119,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 109,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 106,549 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

noise from alternator bearing

Pass 19 Jul 2019 98,006 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 83,061 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jul 2018 83,061 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jul 2017 69,003 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 49,443 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 49,440 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 37,894 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 37,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

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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BT12 XDX is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BT12 XDX, 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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BT12 XDX is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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