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B8 DPP

2008 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

152,099 mi
Last recorded152,099 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 DPP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 152,099 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction windscreen sun visor (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear one led flashing

Pass 30 Jan 2025 148,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 137,747 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 125,079 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 111,242 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 111,240 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 109,651 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 95,503 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 84,989 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 74,123 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 62,426 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 49,433 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 46,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

uneven wear on n/s/r tyre and slight cracks in tyre face

Fail 18 Sep 2014 46,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

uneven wear on n/s/r tyre and slight cracks in tyre face

Pass 26 Sep 2013 43,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Smoke meter not registered due to low flow model,(no visible smoke).

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 39,418 miles

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

object to mirror removed and placed by gear shift

Pass 7 Nov 2011 35,136 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

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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B8 DPP is a 2008 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 B8 DPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B8 DPP registered?

B8 DPP is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 5 November 2008.

Is B8 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 DPP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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