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AX08 AXA

2008 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

248,950 mi
Last recorded248,950 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 AXA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 248,950 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear shock cover/bump stop damaged

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

Under trays/covers limit inspection

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 248,950 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear shock cover/bump stop damaged

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 243,525 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 243,516 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 242,428 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undercarriage insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2020 237,685 miles

Front Shock Absorbers has a light misting of oil

Front Upper Suspension arm(s) rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 232,287 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a light misting of oil

Front Upper Suspension arm(s) rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 224,898 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 218,326 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 209,566 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 209,566 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 198,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2015 198,463 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 177,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 135,337 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 135,337 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 100,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 91,397 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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AX08 AXA is a 2008 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AX08 AXA, 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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AX08 AXA is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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