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BV12 UWD

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,109 mi
Last recorded98,109 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 UWD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 98,109 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 94,979 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 91,520 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 91,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 88,332 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 83,766 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 80,371 miles

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

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

center exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2019 75,198 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 69,368 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 62,252 miles

exhaust join sleeve half split

Pass 28 Oct 2016 54,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 48,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 41,974 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 UWD is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,967cc 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 UWD, 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 UWD registered?

BV12 UWD is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is BV12 UWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 UWD 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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