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BU13 OTA

2013 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,659 mi
Last recorded157,659 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A680,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 OTA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 157,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 145,606 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 145,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 132,434 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 125,496 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 111,303 miles

Front brake pads low ///

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 103,527 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 90,992 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 75,268 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 75,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 61,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 46,937 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BU13 OTA is a 2013 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 80,698 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 BU13 OTA, 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 13 years old, this Audi A6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU13 OTA?

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What year was BU13 OTA registered?

BU13 OTA is a 2013 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is BU13 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 OTA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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