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AE08 SVP

2008 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,159 mi
Last recorded162,159 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SVP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 162,159 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front need polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 154,879 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 4 May 2023 150,608 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 138,858 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 138,858 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 131,006 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 119,588 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 119,588 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 115,742 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2018 106,810 miles

Nearside Rear brake been hot not binding at time of test

covers fitted in engine bay

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2018 106,655 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake been hot not binding at time of test

covers fitted in engine bay

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2017 97,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 88,050 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

off side rear tyre cut across tread not to cords

Pass 22 Jun 2015 78,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres (both) slightly stepped on inner edges

Fail 19 Jun 2015 78,912 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres (both) slightly stepped on inner edges

Fail 17 May 2014 71,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 71,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 60,212 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 49,956 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 40,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,063 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)

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 SVP is a 2008 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SVP, 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 SVP registered?

AE08 SVP is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is AE08 SVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 SVP shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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