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AD57 VTU

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

206,762 mi
Last recorded206,762 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 206,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 197,670 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 197,670 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 191,119 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 191,119 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 179,651 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 179,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 164,993 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)

Fail 17 May 2018 164,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 19 May 2017 150,857 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 150,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 137,226 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 136,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 123,908 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 106,097 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 90,505 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 90,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 80,849 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 65,476 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 65,476 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VTU is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VTU, 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 VTU registered?

AD57 VTU is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 11 February 2008.

Is AD57 VTU safe to buy?

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