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1218 PJ

2016 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,682 mi
Last recorded72,682 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A663,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1218 PJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 72,682 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 68,673 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 68,673 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 64,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 55,534 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 50,873 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 46,724 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 35,339 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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1218 PJ is a 2016 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 63,296 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 1218 PJ, 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 10 years old, this Audi A6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1218 PJ registered?

1218 PJ is a 2016 Audi A6, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is 1218 PJ safe to buy?

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