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BV12 USE

2012 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

213,668 mi
Last recorded213,668 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 USE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 213,668 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 209,695 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 203,779 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 202,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 185,320 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 266,350 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 USE is a 2012 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BV12 USE, 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 USE registered?

BV12 USE is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BV12 USE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 USE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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