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BW09 RAD

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,385 mi
Last recorded158,385 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW09 RAD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 158,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 140,792 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 140,792 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 126,131 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 114,717 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 104,976 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 98,225 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 91,373 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 84,186 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 76,999 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 76,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 70,214 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,746 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

passed emission test, but no printout due to very low smoke levels

under trays fitted

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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BW09 RAD is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BW09 RAD, 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 BW09 RAD registered?

BW09 RAD is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is BW09 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW09 RAD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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