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AO08 ZXM

2008 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,803 mi
Last recorded163,803 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 ZXM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 163,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 153,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 153,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 141,349 miles

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Missing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 135,474 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 130,415 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 123,386 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 123,386 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 110,121 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 95,193 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 95,189 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 29 Sep 2017 90,523 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres worn

Pass 3 Oct 2016 78,133 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 74,950 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 74,947 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 107,942 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 92,794 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 75,858 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 75,857 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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Pass 14 May 2012 46,998 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,858 miles

both nearside tyres wearing close to legal limit

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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AO08 ZXM is a 2008 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AO08 ZXM, 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 AO08 ZXM registered?

AO08 ZXM is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is AO08 ZXM safe to buy?

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