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BD57 LYC

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

193,938 mi
Last recorded193,938 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 LYC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 193,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 May 2025 193,893 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 183,490 miles

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

Front main beam tell tale intermittently working

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/damage mid screen area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/damage inside zone A - lower screen area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 173,700 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 173,697 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 161,188 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 145,637 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 141,800 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 137,029 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 125,639 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 111,056 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 96,701 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Fail 11 Jan 2016 96,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 2 Feb 2015 94,292 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 94,292 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 88,211 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 69,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 61,653 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre worn uneven.

rear tyres worn to 3 mm inner edges.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 49,129 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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BD57 LYC is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BD57 LYC, 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 BD57 LYC registered?

BD57 LYC is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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