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AV08 ORU

2008 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

121,675 mi
Last recorded121,675 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 ORU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 121,675 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 111,522 miles

EM Light on

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 111,522 miles

EM Light on

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 102,817 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 102,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 93,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall but no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall but no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 93,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Driving light not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall but no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall but no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 82,924 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 82,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 77,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 77,991 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 77,555 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 77,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 75,872 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and rear ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has uneven edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 75,872 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and rear ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has uneven edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 72,347 miles

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

oil leaks visible

Fail 30 Apr 2016 72,347 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat belt buckle (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

oil leaks visible

Pass 20 Apr 2015 66,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front n/s tyre has worn on the inner edge

wiper blades smearing

Fail 20 Apr 2015 66,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front n/s tyre has worn on the inner edge

wiper blades smearing

Pass 23 Apr 2014 64,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to offside rear tyre outter wall

Pass 16 Apr 2013 61,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to offside rear tyre outter wall

Fail 12 Apr 2013 61,199 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to offside rear tyre outter wall

Pass 16 Mar 2012 57,351 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 50,184 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 50,184 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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 ORU is a 2008 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 ORU, 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 ORU registered?

AV08 ORU is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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