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AP57 XPL

2008 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

215,283 mi
Last recorded215,283 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 XPL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 215,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 215,220 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 201,397 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 188,674 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 176,277 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 164,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 164,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 153,239 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 141,465 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 128,851 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 117,947 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 106,258 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2015 95,756 miles

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 12 Nov 2014 84,128 miles

slight binding of brakes when spun by hand

Pass 28 Nov 2013 72,056 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 72,056 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 59,252 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 46,984 miles

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)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 34,650 miles

tyre side wall all round car are slightly perished and worn

Fail 10 Dec 2010 34,650 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tyre side wall all round car are slightly perished and worn

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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AP57 XPL is a 2008 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AP57 XPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP57 XPL registered?

AP57 XPL is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is AP57 XPL safe to buy?

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