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AE08 SSN

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

155,089 mi
Last recorded155,089 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 155,089 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 141,460 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2024 141,451 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 125,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 109,936 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 103,644 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 99,840 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 99,716 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 95,309 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 87,485 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 87,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 79,347 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 69,007 miles

Offside Rear Outer tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 12 Nov 2015 57,606 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 46,444 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 36,248 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 23,170 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 22,769 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 17,781 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 SSN is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AE08 SSN, 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 SSN registered?

AE08 SSN is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is AE08 SSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 SSN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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