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AJ08 GCS

2008 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,979 mi
Last recorded150,979 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 GCS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 150,979 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 146,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 146,574 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 142,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front wipers smearing

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 140,137 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper wish bone arms x 2,bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper wish bone bush,x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 140,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge of trye. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper wish bone arms x 2,bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper wish bone bush,x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 132,434 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres inner edge unevenly worn

Fail 10 Jul 2018 132,434 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres inner edge unevenly worn

Pass 19 May 2016 118,985 miles

covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 111,210 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 111,165 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 88,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 75,681 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 55,241 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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AJ08 GCS is a 2008 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AJ08 GCS, 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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AJ08 GCS is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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