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YJ18 PVY

2018 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,548 mi
Last recorded163,548 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A649,153 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ18 PVY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 163,548 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 163,548 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 150,686 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 150,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 135,788 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 118,527 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 101,467 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 82,560 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 64,174 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 64,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 59,051 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 41,908 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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YJ18 PVY is a 2018 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YJ18 PVY, 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.

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What year was YJ18 PVY registered?

YJ18 PVY is a 2018 Audi A6, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is YJ18 PVY safe to buy?

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