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AE08 SOJ

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

220,704 mi
Last recorded220,704 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 220,704 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 218,050 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 218,048 miles

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2022 213,893 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 209,178 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 204,480 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 204,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 192,434 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 192,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 185,512 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 185,511 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 165,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear tyre has slight uneven wear to inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2016 139,232 miles

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

Rear rakes binding slightly

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 139,232 miles

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

O/S/R tyre wearing badly on inner edge of tread but no ply or cords present at time of test

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

Rear rakes binding slightly

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 113,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inside edge

Pass 9 Jan 2014 87,871 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2013 63,411 miles

Front wipers smearing slightley

Pass 14 Oct 2011 41,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres are worn out on outside edge with cracks in thge tread

the front brake discs are corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2011 41,449 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres are worn out on outside edge with cracks in thge tread

the front brake discs are corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 22,018 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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AE08 SOJ 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 70%.

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 AE08 SOJ, 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 AE08 SOJ registered?

AE08 SOJ is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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