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AD57 RRU

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

207,049 mi
Last recorded207,049 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 207,049 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside front lower rear arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

centre exhaust clamp broken

Fail 26 Aug 2025 207,049 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside front lower rear arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

centre exhaust clamp broken

Pass 5 Sep 2024 200,608 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 190,167 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside, inner and outer edges of tread area worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.79mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.53mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 180,284 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both nearside and offside, tyres deteriorated, inner and outer edges of tread area wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both nearside and offside front subframe bushes deteriorated slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2021 171,531 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 171,334 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper, rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper, rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 163,268 miles

Engine malfunction warning indicator illuminated on dashboard

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (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))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 154,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 142,097 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 141,956 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 128,486 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 115,811 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 100,944 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 86,680 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)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 73,843 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside rear tyre worn inner and outer edge

Fail 3 Oct 2013 73,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside rear tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2012 61,285 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn low inner and outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2011 49,705 miles

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

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 RRU is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AD57 RRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD57 RRU registered?

AD57 RRU is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is AD57 RRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 RRU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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