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AE08 SSA

2008 Audi A6

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,071 mi
Last recorded177,071 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SSA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 177,071 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms (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))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 177,071 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms (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))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 173,393 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 169,968 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 165,186 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 156,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Considerable wear and movement in bushes (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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 156,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Considerable wear and movement in bushes (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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 139,766 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 125,064 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 101,455 miles

Front both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

tracking check

Fail 30 Jul 2016 101,235 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both front side lights inop (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working tail light inop (1.1.A.3b)

Front both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

tracking check

Pass 16 Jul 2015 81,837 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 55,971 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 45,680 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 45,680 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 31,190 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 SSA is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol 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 AE08 SSA, 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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AE08 SSA is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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