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BU18 KCV

2018 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,202 mi
Last recorded75,202 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A649,153 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 KCV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 75,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 75,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn threw to 2nd ply on inner shoulder, also tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 4 Mar 2025 69,515 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2024 63,243 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 60,896 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 54,386 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 14 Apr 2021 48,291 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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BU18 KCV is a 2018 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BU18 KCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU18 KCV registered?

BU18 KCV is a 2018 Audi A6, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is BU18 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 KCV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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