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BU18 UES

2018 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,128 mi
Last recorded51,128 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A649,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 UES
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 51,128 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 50,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pads warning light on

Front Both front tyres needs tracking

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 39,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 27,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bent link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 20,541 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 20,541 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 16,549 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 10,068 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 UES is a 2018 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UES, 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 UES registered?

BU18 UES is a 2018 Audi A6, first registered on 19 March 2018.

Is BU18 UES safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 UES shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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