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BG08 MZL

2008 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

245,541 mi
Last recorded245,541 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 MZL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 245,541 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 234,217 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 219,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 204,512 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 192,750 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 186,392 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 174,582 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Jun 2018 161,251 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 147,982 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

park brake just reached efficiency

Pass 24 Jun 2016 137,450 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 118,397 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 118,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 100,272 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 100,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 79,401 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 52,808 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 36,440 miles

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 31 Mar 2011 33,597 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall has a long cut not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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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BG08 MZL is a 2008 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BG08 MZL, 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 BG08 MZL registered?

BG08 MZL is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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