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AU08 ZVW

2008 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,590 mi
Last recorded173,590 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 ZVW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 173,590 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2026 173,590 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 171,083 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 2 Jan 2025 171,077 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2023 161,138 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 156,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 156,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 148,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on outer side wall

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

Offside Front tyre damaged on outer side wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 148,898 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on outer side wall

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

Offside Front tyre damaged on outer side wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 144,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 144,560 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 141,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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 12 Nov 2018 133,284 miles

front discs corroded and worn

Pass 8 Nov 2017 130,514 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 120,904 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Nov 2016 120,904 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 117,228 miles

n/s/r tyre wall slight damage

Pass 23 Mar 2015 114,101 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 105,433 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear seat belt stalk plastic cover damaged/missing but is not affecting the operation of the belt or locking mechanism

Fail 22 Mar 2014 105,433 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear seat belt stalk plastic cover damaged/missing but is not affecting the operation of the belt or locking mechanism

Fail 9 Apr 2013 93,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 93,225 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 80,434 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 64,538 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 ZVW is a 2008 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZVW, 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 ZVW registered?

AU08 ZVW is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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