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BT61 OTE

2012 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,836 mi
Last recorded133,836 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 OTE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 133,836 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 124,123 miles

Offside Front 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 Oct 2024 124,123 miles

Offside Front 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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 120,996 miles

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

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

undertray insecure

Fail 31 Oct 2023 120,991 miles

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

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

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

undertray insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2022 110,979 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 97,757 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 97,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 92,208 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 83,498 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 74,969 miles

2 x lower bent suspension arms bushes worn

Pass 23 Oct 2017 54,309 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 41,911 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 41,893 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 41,881 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 28,275 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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BT61 OTE 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 81.3%.

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 BT61 OTE, 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 BT61 OTE registered?

BT61 OTE is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is BT61 OTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 OTE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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