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BV12 URZ

2012 Audi A6

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,695 mi
Last recorded81,695 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 URZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 81,695 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 81,694 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2025 81,585 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 79,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 79,567 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 76,815 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 76,814 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 73,331 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 70,679 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 69,036 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 68,726 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Dec 2018 63,837 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 59,038 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 55,332 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 55,332 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2015 48,935 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 38,973 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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BV12 URZ is a 2012 Audi A6 in White 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 BV12 URZ, 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 URZ registered?

BV12 URZ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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