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BG58 XMU

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

277,387 mi
Last recorded277,387 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 XMU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 277,387 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 277,204 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 253,936 miles

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

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

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 On wearbars (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 227,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2023 227,204 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 213,947 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 213,726 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 196,158 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 196,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 180,091 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 180,066 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 159,758 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 159,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 159,668 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 150,942 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner all both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 150,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint forwardmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner all both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 142,218 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 132,314 miles

Engine warning light on.

Front Anti roll bar link bushes becoming unbonded.

Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 132,314 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Engine warning light on.

Front Anti roll bar link bushes becoming unbonded.

Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 101,823 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management lamp on

Pass 10 Dec 2013 85,587 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 74,033 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 58,178 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 58,160 miles

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

Nearside 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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BG58 XMU is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BG58 XMU, 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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BG58 XMU is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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