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A26 HAO

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

221,337 mi
Last recorded221,337 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 HAO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 221,337 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front & Rear, Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 218,230 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 214,584 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 211,537 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 211,537 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 195,582 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 171,020 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 171,020 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 161,572 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 151,602 miles

EML on

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides less than 3mm (4.1.E.1)

smoking on idle

Fail 11 Dec 2015 151,602 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid misses screen completely (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML on

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides less than 3mm (4.1.E.1)

smoking on idle

Pass 19 Dec 2014 134,897 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 115,778 miles

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 115,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 96,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 77,705 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 77,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 58,149 miles

Both front anti roll bar links have perishing bushes.

Fail 12 Jan 2011 58,149 miles

Both front anti roll bar links have perishing bushes.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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A26 HAO is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 A26 HAO, 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 A26 HAO registered?

A26 HAO is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is A26 HAO safe to buy?

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