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AB08 HBD

2008 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

234,011 mi
Last recorded234,011 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 HBD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 234,011 miles

Offside 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 all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted/ubcc

Pass 10 Mar 2025 215,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 206,589 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 202,220 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 197,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 197,780 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 191,237 miles

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 29 Feb 2020 175,906 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 175,906 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 169,099 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 169,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 163,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Mar 2017 156,787 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 151,187 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Apr 2015 137,526 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 127,047 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 116,300 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)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 105,918 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 81,527 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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AB08 HBD is a 2008 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AB08 HBD, 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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AB08 HBD is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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