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VN62 BMU

2012 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,866 mi
Last recorded142,866 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 BMU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 142,866 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 124,173 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 109,652 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 109,652 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 99,770 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 99,770 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 90,451 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 90,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2020 84,841 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 84,840 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 77,743 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 68,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/ZR20 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly out of shape 255/35/ZR20 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/ZR20 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly out of shape 255/35/ZR20 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 68,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/ZR20 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly out of shape 255/35/ZR20 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/ZR20 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly out of shape 255/35/ZR20 97W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 67,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine management light is on.

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 59,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape and wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Pass 18 Jul 2016 50,799 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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VN62 BMU is a 2012 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VN62 BMU, 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 VN62 BMU registered?

VN62 BMU is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 8 November 2012.

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