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AV08 EYG

2008 Audi A6

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,956 mi
Last recorded196,956 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 EYG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 196,956 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 180,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 163,407 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 163,405 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 144,739 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 126,878 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 116,217 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 116,217 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2020 111,665 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 111,665 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 97,444 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 97,443 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre worn close to cords inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2018 85,256 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 72,519 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 72,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 54,200 miles

engine covers+ under tray fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2015 40,238 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 35,417 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 31,886 miles

Both rear tyres cracking around circumference in tread pattern.

NSF tyre 3mm.

OSF tyre 3mm and punctured in sidewall.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 26,724 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 14,811 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 14,811 miles

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

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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AV08 EYG is a 2008 Audi A6 in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV08 EYG, 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 AV08 EYG registered?

AV08 EYG is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AV08 EYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 EYG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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