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AB08 HVY

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,947 mi
Last recorded130,947 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 HVY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 130,947 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all have light cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear suspension bushes showing signs of slight splitting and or unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

Fail 30 Jul 2025 130,947 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all have light cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear suspension bushes showing signs of slight splitting and or unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 124,996 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 brake hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various vehicle underside signs of corrosion/very powdery. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 inner arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 inner arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in front screen on the n/s.

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

various suspension bushes showing signs of slight splitting.

Pass 3 Aug 2023 118,983 miles

various suspension bushes showing signs of slight splitting.

both front shocks very light oil mist.

brake hoses all round light cracking.

chip in front screen on the n/s.

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion/very powdery.

Fail 3 Aug 2023 118,983 miles

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

both front shocks very light oil mist.

brake hoses all round light cracking.

chip in front screen on the n/s.

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion/very powdery.

various suspension bushes showing signs of slight splitting.

Pass 26 Jul 2022 112,765 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Pass 11 Aug 2021 104,698 miles

both n/s and o/s front (top rear suspension arm inner bushes worn)

both n/s and o/s front anti roll bar link rubbers worn.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

n/s/f side light intermittent operation (advise bulb replacement)

stone chip in front screen n/s.

Pass 3 Aug 2020 101,203 miles

both n/s and o/s front (top rear suspension arm inner bushes worn)

both n/s and o/s front anti roll bar link rubbers worn.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

stone chip in front screen n/s.

Pass 1 Aug 2019 96,177 miles

both n/s and o/s front anti roll bar link bushes worn.

both n/s/f top suspension arm inner bushes worn/starting to split.

both o/s/f top suspension arm inner bushes worn/starting to split.

shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

Fail 31 Jul 2019 96,177 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both n/s and o/s front anti roll bar link bushes worn.

both n/s/f top suspension arm inner bushes worn/starting to split.

both o/s/f top suspension arm inner bushes worn/starting to split.

shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 89,560 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 82,441 miles

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

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)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Aug 2017 82,441 miles

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

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)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 65,425 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 65,089 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 45,559 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 32,342 miles

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

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

slight damaged to the nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 10 May 2012 21,711 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 16,408 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 HVY 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 73.7%.

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 AB08 HVY, 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 HVY is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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