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AV18 BYD

2018 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

224,498 mi
Last recorded224,498 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A649,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 BYD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 224,498 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 198,815 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 178,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 153,808 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components...

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (( Low & void of tread on the inner & outer portions of the tyre... Replacement recommended...)) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has a few small cuts in the tread... (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (( Low & void of tread on the inner & outer portions of the tyre... Replacement recommended... )) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has a few small cuts in the tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 130,585 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Worn on edges 225/55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges 225/55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 107,492 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components...

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Worn to between 2-3 mm. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Worn to 3 mm. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 87,954 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components...

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel lightly damaged.

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( Look to be wearing thin. ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 64,971 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/f and o/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 41,902 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2022 41,771 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 33,505 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 33,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn uneven on inner edge

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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AV18 BYD is a 2018 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV18 BYD, 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 AV18 BYD registered?

AV18 BYD is a 2018 Audi A6, first registered on 15 March 2018.

Is AV18 BYD safe to buy?

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