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B16 NWX

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,238 mi
Last recorded170,238 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 NWX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 170,238 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside/offside arms with shock absorber mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light missing

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 170,238 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside/offside arms with shock absorber mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light missing

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 157,568 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside/offside clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at cengine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside, all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 144,975 miles

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside/offside, ball joints on both arms to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 144,897 miles

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

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside/offside, ball joints on both arms to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 133,952 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside, wear on edge, (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 4 Jul 2022 124,417 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 124,417 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 115,230 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 109,733 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 103,054 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 95,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 87,252 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 80,709 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 80,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 73,586 miles

Wipers are becoming smeary

Pass 5 Aug 2014 54,784 miles

Engine management light is on

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 45,534 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 35,423 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 25,157 miles

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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B16 NWX is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B16 NWX, 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 B16 NWX registered?

B16 NWX is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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