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500 RAM

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,491 mi
Last recorded135,491 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 RAM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 135,491 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 131,213 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2024 131,205 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 128,982 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 125,142 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 125,141 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 122,213 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 119,433 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 104,117 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 104,117 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 93,336 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 93,329 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Front both front tyres out of shape

Front brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wiper arm broken

engine light on dash illuminating

Pass 26 Apr 2017 85,124 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,250 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 73,248 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 64,086 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 54,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 54,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,538 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 48,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 39,468 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 30,610 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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500 RAM is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 106,509 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 500 RAM, 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 18 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 500 RAM registered?

500 RAM is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is 500 RAM safe to buy?

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