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AB08 XSD

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

224,151 mi
Last recorded224,151 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 224,151 miles

Front Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 224,151 miles

Front Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 215,039 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 208,647 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 199,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 191,127 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 189,144 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 189,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge have small cut. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge have small cut. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 180,687 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2017 167,860 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 May 2017 167,859 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2016 153,680 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view

Fail 18 May 2015 137,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2015 137,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 123,858 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 107,244 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 90,675 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2011 74,854 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 74,174 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 XSD 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 XSD, 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 XSD registered?

AB08 XSD is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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