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BU13 OWJ

2013 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,350 mi
Last recorded166,350 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A680,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 OWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 166,350 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 166,350 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))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 156,588 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 156,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 150,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm also badly worn on edges recommend replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm also badly worn on edges recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light active

Pass 26 Aug 2022 142,042 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 132,231 miles

Nearside Undertray damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2021 131,694 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Undertray damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2020 126,765 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 126,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 117,144 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases require missing sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2019 117,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases require missing sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 107,380 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 94,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 10 Mar 2016 72,402 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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BU13 OWJ is a 2013 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OWJ, 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.

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What year was BU13 OWJ registered?

BU13 OWJ is a 2013 Audi A6, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is BU13 OWJ safe to buy?

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