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A6 NBU

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

220,228 mi
Last recorded220,228 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 NBU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 220,228 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 209,176 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil 1-2 (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil 1 (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 199,062 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection.

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2-3 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2-3 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened 2-3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 199,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection.

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2-3 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2-3 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened 2-3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 184,323 miles

Engine covers, undertrays f and plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection. Where sills can be viewed there is evidence of surface corrosion.(6-12)

Front Bumper mountings damaged. Not insecure.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 6-12 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 6-12 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened 6-12 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 184,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35ZR19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35 ZR19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers, undertrays f and plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection. Where sills can be viewed there is evidence of surface corrosion.(6-12)

Front Bumper mountings damaged. Not insecure.

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

Nearside Rear Heat shield insecure not likely to fall off. (1-3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 6-12 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 6-12 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened 6-12 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 174,837 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 167,564 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 156,541 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 148,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 138,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all front top control arm inner bushes worn

Pass 14 Dec 2015 130,852 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 118,769 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 118,270 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear passenger base seats missing at time of test

Pass 13 Dec 2013 110,414 miles

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

brake pad wear indicator lamp on

Pass 22 Nov 2012 98,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 88,135 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 68,885 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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A6 NBU is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 A6 NBU, 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 A6 NBU registered?

A6 NBU is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is A6 NBU safe to buy?

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