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AX57 FCA

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

442,016 mi
Last recorded442,016 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 FCA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 442,016 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 442,016 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both fronts by jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 435,291 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 424,014 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 424,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 411,503 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2017 396,197 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 385,969 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 375,226 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 333,931 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 292,484 miles

sills are starting to corrode at front where paint has come off

Fail 24 Jan 2013 292,484 miles

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

sills are starting to corrode at front where paint has come off

Pass 27 Jan 2012 248,746 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 189,261 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 189,261 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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AX57 FCA is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AX57 FCA, 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 AX57 FCA registered?

AX57 FCA is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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