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AX12 BVJ

2012 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,265 mi
Last recorded93,265 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 BVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 93,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 88,639 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 78,490 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 70,652 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 65,436 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 65,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 55,065 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 51,997 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 51,944 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))

Front Both front tyres incorrect size for vehicle specification

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 47,043 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 44,266 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 37,278 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 31,704 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2017 31,704 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage sill/wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 24,619 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 17,001 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has tread depth of 1.6mm on outer edge

offside front tyre has tread depth of 1.6mm on outer edge

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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AX12 BVJ is a 2012 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AX12 BVJ, 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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AX12 BVJ is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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