2012 Audi A6 3.0L Diesel · BL61 FTV
2012 Audi A6 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 185,535 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL61 FTV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2024
- 185,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
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BL61 FTV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A6 (BL61 FTV) between May 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back lower arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
BL61 FTV Mileage History
- 14/05/2022143,100 mi
- 14/05/2022143,100 mi
- 09/10/2023170,438 mi+27,338 mi
- 10/10/2023170,474 mi+36 mi
- 02/11/2024185,535 mi+15,061 mi
Average of roughly 17,163 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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