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BT12 YJO

2012 Audi A6

Purple Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

324,883 mi
Last recorded324,883 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 YJO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 324,883 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 303,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 303,583 miles

Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 286,368 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2023 165,792 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 149,862 miles

Nearside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2022 149,862 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2021 142,214 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 142,213 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 137,260 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 125,048 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 106,627 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Jun 2018 106,627 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jun 2017 89,254 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jun 2016 72,316 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 52,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre is bald on the inner edge

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 YJO is a 2012 Audi A6 in Purple with a 2,496cc 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 BT12 YJO, 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 YJO is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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