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BA52 AMA

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

159,581 mi
Last recorded159,581 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA52 AMA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 159,581 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Fail 9 Sep 2026 159,425 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 157,407 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 155,210 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 153,224 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 152,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 151,107 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside mot components not tested.

Fail 19 Dec 2022 151,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 149,027 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 146,917 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 143,108 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2018 124,833 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 124,833 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 124,810 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 119,654 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 115,025 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2016 115,025 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 110,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 110,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 89,831 miles

front discs lipped,corroded and grooved

Pass 2 Feb 2013 66,276 miles

n/s/f tyrer getting low

some distortion to both rear tyres

Pass 18 Feb 2012 46,004 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 25,348 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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BA52 AMA is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BA52 AMA, 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 BA52 AMA registered?

BA52 AMA is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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