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DE62 BTF

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

233,644 mi
Last recorded233,644 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 BTF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 233,644 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2026 233,644 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 202,328 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 202,325 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 195,932 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 195,932 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 190,898 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 184,648 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 184,646 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 178,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 170,462 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 170,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 170,353 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 159,609 miles

can not pick up emissions

Fail 22 Sep 2017 159,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

can not pick up emissions

Pass 23 Sep 2016 128,628 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 101,539 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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DE62 BTF is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DE62 BTF, 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 DE62 BTF registered?

DE62 BTF is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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