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BC18 DEC

2018 Audi A6

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,586 mi
Last recorded72,586 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A649,153 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC18 DEC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 72,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 70,400 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 61,982 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 61,981 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 49,712 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 49,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 33,173 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 30,179 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 19,070 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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BC18 DEC is a 2018 Audi A6 in Black with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 49,153 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 BC18 DEC, 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 8 years old, this Audi A6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BC18 DEC registered?

BC18 DEC is a 2018 Audi A6, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is BC18 DEC safe to buy?

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