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AB08 XDT

2008 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,647 mi
Last recorded120,647 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XDT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 120,647 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 120,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 115,316 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 106,877 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads around 1.6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 106,711 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))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 106,705 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 99,763 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 99,763 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 91,499 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 both nearside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray limitations

Pass 9 Feb 2019 87,973 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 83,164 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 80,459 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2016 78,085 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre feathered slightly on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2015 73,946 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 69,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 57,599 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 46,161 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 34,240 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 XDT is a 2008 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,698cc 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 AB08 XDT, 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 AB08 XDT registered?

AB08 XDT is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is AB08 XDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 XDT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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