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BL57 XRT

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

229,836 mi
Last recorded229,836 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 XRT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 229,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 229,826 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 226,431 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 226,431 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Seat belt buckle not functioning (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer reservoir is leaking. (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 214,723 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front fog light inop

Offside Front door card missing but can still open door from inside and out

Rear seats have car parts preventing inspection of rear seatbelts

brake pad wear sensor light on

Fail 31 Oct 2022 214,708 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 204,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 204,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 193,848 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 170,896 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 151,368 miles

handbrake indicator on showing fault with handbrake

Fail 5 Jan 2018 151,211 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake not working (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake indicator on showing fault with handbrake

Pass 16 Jan 2017 131,471 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 21 Dec 2016 130,615 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre 255/35x19 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush splitting x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush splitting x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake discs worn

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 1 Dec 2015 106,792 miles

Coolant level low.

Offside front upper suspension arm, inner bushes starting to deteriorate.

Fail 1 Dec 2015 106,792 miles

Coolant level low.

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction Wiring on nearside rear calliper repaired on test. (3.1.7)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside front. Bulb fitted at time of test. (1.7.5a)

Offside front upper suspension arm, inner bushes starting to deteriorate.

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Centre rear belt buckle cleaned on test. (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 92,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak from engine bay.

Rear brake pads worn low!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2014 92,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak from engine bay.

Rear brake pads worn low!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 73,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted at time of test.

n/s/f sun visor bracket damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2013 62,848 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 62,848 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 50,762 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 49,699 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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BL57 XRT is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 BL57 XRT, 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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BL57 XRT is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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