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BJ08 XHY

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

199,915 mi
Last recorded199,915 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 XHY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 199,915 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 197,824 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 197,824 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 196,561 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 196,561 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 190,541 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 181,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s/f & n/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 181,639 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing glass missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s/f & n/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 173,224 miles

oil around sump area

Fail 8 Jan 2019 173,224 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

oil around sump area

Pass 3 Jan 2018 167,181 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 158,693 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front undershield insecure

Fail 5 Jan 2017 158,693 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front undershield insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2016 140,121 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 125,772 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 125,661 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 106,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge but doesn't show cords

Pass 2 Apr 2012 68,897 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,267 miles

rear tyres low tread

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 XHY is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ08 XHY registered?

BJ08 XHY is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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