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AF55 BUZ

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

189,591 mi
Last recorded189,591 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 BUZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 189,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 189,591 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 183,713 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 178,249 miles

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 29 Dec 2022 173,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2021 165,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2021 157,833 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2020 149,375 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 142,261 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 125,535 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 105,565 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 105,565 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 82,508 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 62,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AF55 BUZ is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AF55 BUZ, 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 AF55 BUZ registered?

AF55 BUZ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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