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BJ08 VRL

2008 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

150,189 mi
Last recorded150,189 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VRL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 150,189 miles

Offside Front washers poor

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 143,583 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2025 143,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 136,541 miles

Nearside Front head lamp slightly loose but secure

Fail 22 May 2024 136,540 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front head lamp slightly loose but secure

Pass 2 Jun 2023 127,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 118,530 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 118,530 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 112,598 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 110,464 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 110,464 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 106,519 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 102,792 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 101,019 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 101,019 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 99,789 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 99,789 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 96,057 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

dash message bulb out warning light on

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2016 96,044 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 35zr19 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

dash message bulb out warning light on

under trays and engine covers fitted

Offside Front tyre side wall badly damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2015 83,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres side wall damage 255 35r19

low brake pad warning light on

Fail 24 Jan 2015 83,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres side wall damage 255 35r19

low brake pad warning light on

Pass 12 Apr 2014 76,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

nearside front tyre side wall badly damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,573 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 54,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 54,106 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,304 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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BJ08 VRL is a 2008 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BJ08 VRL, 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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BJ08 VRL is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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