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BV12 XKN

2012 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

230,162 mi
Last recorded230,162 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 230,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 229,973 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 209,654 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 209,641 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2024 188,420 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 177,646 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 177,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 169,267 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 161,024 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 161,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 137,021 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 137,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 114,990 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 114,989 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side rear (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 96,853 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 26 Jan 2016 73,897 miles

Offside Rear puncher on outter edge

Fail 26 Jan 2016 73,897 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear puncher on outter edge

Pass 29 Jan 2015 57,088 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 XKN is a 2012 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XKN, 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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BV12 XKN is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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