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AE08 SVX

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,640 mi
Last recorded87,640 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 87,640 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 63,591 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 56,590 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 30 Sep 2019 56,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 1 Nov 2018 52,248 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 52,247 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 48,070 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 43,416 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 43,391 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 37,924 miles

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

childseat fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2015 37,924 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing belt buckle missing (5.1.1)

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

childseat fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 34,804 miles

Oil leak

bulb failer light on

Pass 11 Sep 2013 31,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre has serious cracking on outer sidewall.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 28,511 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 21,748 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 21,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 SVX is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE08 SVX registered?

AE08 SVX is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is AE08 SVX safe to buy?

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