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AU08 OVK

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,822 mi
Last recorded182,822 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 OVK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 182,822 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 174,868 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 170,632 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 163,297 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2022 163,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 156,025 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 148,484 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2020 148,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 134,720 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 134,720 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle exhaust join clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 123,181 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Front Upper Arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 111,920 miles

brake discs deteriorating

Fail 10 Mar 2017 111,759 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake discs deteriorating

can not see all of n/s/r spring

Pass 7 Apr 2016 102,970 miles

front brake discs deteriorating

front tyres near limit

Pass 10 Apr 2015 92,783 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 83,560 miles

front tyres on/near limit

Pass 13 Mar 2013 69,956 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 55,078 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 55,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,798 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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AU08 OVK is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU08 OVK, 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 AU08 OVK registered?

AU08 OVK is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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