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AV12 BZS

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

176,846 mi
Last recorded176,846 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 BZS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 176,846 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 167,478 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 156,846 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s front tyres approaching legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 145,111 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 133,114 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 127,520 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 127,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 40 R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 40 R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 110,231 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 97,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Advise outer sill area damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2017 82,225 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill trim damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2016 68,273 miles

damage to nearside lower sill cover causing slight projection

Pass 3 Mar 2015 53,515 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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AV12 BZS is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AV12 BZS, 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 AV12 BZS registered?

AV12 BZS is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AV12 BZS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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