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AL06 MCO

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,347 mi
Last recorded135,347 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL06 MCO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 135,347 miles

n/s/f outter perished

rear subframe corroded

slight exhaust bloat at front section

Fail 4 Mar 2025 135,342 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting missing mounting bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 29 Feb 2024 124,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Front top mount housing bolt missing

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

Offside Front backplate missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 27 Feb 2024 124,373 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front top mount housing bolt missing

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

Offside Front backplate missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Jan 2023 115,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 115,883 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

rear suspension rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2021 105,875 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 105,874 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 99,078 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 95,705 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 92,671 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 88,908 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 84,387 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 78,987 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 72,401 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 63,411 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 46,621 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 39,252 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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AL06 MCO is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 106,509 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 AL06 MCO, 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 AL06 MCO registered?

AL06 MCO is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 22 August 2008.

Is AL06 MCO safe to buy?

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