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AP08 PCF

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,371 mi
Last recorded156,371 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 PCF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 156,371 miles

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

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Windscreen washer bottle leaks

Fail 23 Jul 2025 156,357 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Windscreen washer bottle leaks

Pass 16 Oct 2023 151,603 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 145,672 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 143,222 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2021 143,222 miles

Offside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2020 137,897 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 137,897 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 133,621 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s/f upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 133,601 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s/f upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges & nail in o/s/r

Pass 18 May 2018 121,025 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 120,976 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 109,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 11 May 2017 109,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 18 Jun 2015 89,016 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 77,695 miles

1/ o/s/f c-link lower bush badly worn 2/ n/s/f tyre inner & outer walls damaged & deep cut 3/ o/s/f tyre outer wall cut 4/ n/s/r tyre inner & outer wall damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2013 59,959 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 59,959 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2012 47,796 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 37,630 miles

1/ bonnet handle broken 2/ n/s/f tyre outer wall cut 3/ o/s/r tyre outer wall cut 4/ n/s/r tyre outer wall scuff damage

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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AP08 PCF is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AP08 PCF, 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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AP08 PCF is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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