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AD57 GGU

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,105 mi
Last recorded200,105 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 GGU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 200,105 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 195,724 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 180,370 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 180,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2018 174,084 miles

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2017 167,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement c link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front lower arm worn (2.4.G.2)

all top suspension arm inner bushes splitting

rear bumpstops perished

Fail 29 Nov 2017 167,314 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement c link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front lower arm worn (2.4.G.2)

all top suspension arm inner bushes splitting

rear bumpstops perished

Pass 13 Dec 2016 161,773 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 156,244 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 156,215 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 152,183 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 144,898 miles

both front tyres worn to edges (225/50R17)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 137,560 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 129,696 miles

Both front tyres low on tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 129,685 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Both front tyres low on tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 107,840 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight vibration from horn

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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AD57 GGU is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD57 GGU, 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 AD57 GGU registered?

AD57 GGU is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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