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BV12 UPN

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,467 mi
Last recorded94,467 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 UPN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 94,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre is on 1.7m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2025 89,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 89,367 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 85,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 Worn to 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 77,732 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 69,935 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 60,841 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 54,876 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 50,300 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted, some fuel lines & brake pipes covered

o/side & n/side front lower suspension rearward arm rear rubber bushes just starting to perish

Pass 8 Mar 2018 45,507 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 40,512 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 37,433 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,925 miles

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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BV12 UPN is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV12 UPN, 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 BV12 UPN registered?

BV12 UPN is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BV12 UPN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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