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AV08 KBX

2008 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

196,863 mi
Last recorded196,863 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 KBX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 196,863 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 184,492 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 184,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 171,803 miles

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))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 171,797 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 162,889 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 144,481 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 144,481 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 May 2018 134,998 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 128,735 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 120,261 miles

front/rear numberplates deteriorated

left front tyre sidewall damaged

upper/lower covers fitted

windscreen damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2015 111,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front numberplate damaged

front suspension upper/inner bushes cracked

windscreen damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2015 111,562 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front numberplate damaged

front suspension upper/inner bushes cracked

windscreen damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2014 101,429 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 29 Apr 2014 101,429 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2013 88,645 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

slight damage to front number plate

small chip in windscreen smaller than 10mm

Pass 15 Apr 2013 88,645 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight damage to front number plate

small chip in windscreen smaller than 10mm

Pass 13 Apr 2012 75,403 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 7 May 2011 66,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 May 2011 66,272 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 63,897 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 63,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 KBX is a 2008 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KBX, 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 KBX registered?

AV08 KBX is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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