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A6 RNU

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

210,020 mi
Last recorded210,020 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 RNU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 210,020 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 201,636 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

heat shield lose centre/rear

Pass 14 Jul 2023 184,980 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 286,635 miles

under body covers

Pass 8 Jul 2021 170,285 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 162,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 153,894 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jan 2018 147,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre wearing off on inner shoulder

Pass 17 Jan 2017 142,957 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer casing damage

Fail 31 Dec 2016 142,932 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 121,889 miles

high brake light not working

Pass 16 Jul 2014 95,160 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 95,153 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 86,556 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 72,127 miles

front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2011 64,482 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 RNU is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RNU, 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 RNU registered?

A6 RNU is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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