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AE08 TLF

2008 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,976 mi
Last recorded147,976 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TLF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 147,976 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 141,361 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 141,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 137,711 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 137,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 137,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 132,590 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 126,806 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 116,659 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and near side rear. inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

headlight washers inop

Pass 14 Jun 2017 112,124 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 107,028 miles

Both rear tyres perished on outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2015 100,549 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 100,549 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 96,181 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer and inner edges.

Nearside plastic undertray damaged.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 87,525 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 87,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 78,826 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 78,820 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 71,854 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 TLF is a 2008 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TLF, 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 TLF registered?

AE08 TLF is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is AE08 TLF safe to buy?

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