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AE08 TBZ

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

183,964 mi
Last recorded183,964 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 183,964 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 174,939 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 172,266 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 172,266 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 168,451 miles

under trays fitted to chassis unable to inspect above

Pass 10 Feb 2022 164,190 miles

OSF tyre bald on the edges

Fail 8 Feb 2022 164,188 miles

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

OSF tyre bald on the edges

Pass 8 Apr 2021 155,141 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front upper arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 144,832 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 144,805 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 128,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 128,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator wear indicator broken (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 109,297 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 109,297 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 88,568 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 88,545 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 63,515 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 40,009 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 34,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 26,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,104 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 20,924 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Front and rear brake discs have light pitting

Fail 17 Jun 2011 20,924 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Front and rear brake discs have light pitting

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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 TBZ is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TBZ, 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 TBZ registered?

AE08 TBZ is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is AE08 TBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 TBZ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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