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AE08 SVK

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,735 mi
Last recorded183,735 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SVK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 183,735 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 178,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 173,824 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 173,822 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 169,695 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2021 160,344 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2021 160,343 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2020 153,442 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2019 135,533 miles

Offside Front Position lamp bulb not fully in place.

Fail 26 Jul 2019 135,533 miles

Offside Front Position lamp bulb not fully in place.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 117,409 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 115,105 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 115,105 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 113,566 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 101,964 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 85,303 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 80,462 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 73,786 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,746 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 49,708 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 SVK is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SVK, 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 SVK registered?

AE08 SVK is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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