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AD57 RYG

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,990 mi
Last recorded166,990 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 RYG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 166,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 155,710 miles

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

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

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 both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 155,710 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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 both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 143,898 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 133,515 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 133,514 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2022 122,714 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 111,094 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 101,729 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 88,557 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 81,911 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 75,335 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 111,515 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 16 Feb 2015 63,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 55,186 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 8 Feb 2013 48,982 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 38,568 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 26,941 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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AD57 RYG is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RYG, 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 RYG registered?

AD57 RYG is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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The MOT history for AD57 RYG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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