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A18 YLC

2009 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

183,682 mi
Last recorded183,682 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A6104,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 YLC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 183,682 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 183,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 173,612 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 157,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R17)(2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R17)(2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 147,208 miles

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

unable to inspect underside properly due to covers

Pass 6 Aug 2021 135,044 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 122,307 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 115,198 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 115,125 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2018 107,780 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 100,826 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 97,095 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Fail 27 Jul 2016 97,095 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Pass 13 Aug 2015 88,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 88,633 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 76,493 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 63,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 46,473 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 46,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A18 YLC is a 2009 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 104,062 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 A18 YLC, 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 17 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A18 YLC registered?

A18 YLC is a 2009 Audi A6, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is A18 YLC safe to buy?

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