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C18 MLE

2013 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests34 (27 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate79.4%

Mileage

115,247 mi
Last recorded115,247 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A680,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 MLE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

27 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 115,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2025 148,300 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 148,201 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 111,387 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 140,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Disc plate loose

Pass 4 Apr 2024 102,114 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 102,110 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 134,019 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 134,019 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 132,059 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 93,053 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 124,655 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 85,971 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 85,780 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 115,360 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 80,761 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 104,947 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 75,660 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 71,113 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 94,727 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 62,395 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 87,368 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 59,299 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 59,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 May 2017 79,962 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 57,388 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 69,665 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 63,464 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2015 63,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 54,343 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 54,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 44,337 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 41,974 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 37,942 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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C18 MLE is a 2013 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.4%.

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 C18 MLE, 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 C18 MLE registered?

C18 MLE is a 2013 Audi A6, first registered on 23 May 2013.

Is C18 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 MLE shows 34 tests with a 79.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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