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BU11 XXY

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,144 mi
Last recorded106,144 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU11 XXY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 106,144 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 103,921 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 98,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 181,803 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 173,806 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2021 173,806 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 160,296 miles

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

Pass 17 May 2019 151,396 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 151,396 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front disc lipped both sides

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

Pass 3 May 2018 145,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/20 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 135,817 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 26 May 2016 124,831 miles
Pass 31 May 2015 108,500 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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BU11 XXY is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BU11 XXY, 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 BU11 XXY registered?

BU11 XXY is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is BU11 XXY safe to buy?

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