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BJ57 DBU

2008 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,501 mi
Last recorded144,501 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 DBU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 144,501 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 142,018 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 141,842 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 222,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield has one corroded mounting

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in glass outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield has one corroded mounting

Fail 7 Feb 2019 222,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield has one corroded mounting

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

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield has one corroded mounting

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Feb 2018 133,177 miles

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 126,758 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 114,200 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 98,108 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Jan 2014 82,031 miles

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

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

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 15 Jan 2013 67,986 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 53,241 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 39,505 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 33,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 33,390 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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BJ57 DBU is a 2008 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ57 DBU, 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 BJ57 DBU registered?

BJ57 DBU is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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