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BN08 XEU

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

202,108 mi
Last recorded202,108 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 XEU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 202,108 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 202,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 194,044 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 194,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 182,206 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

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

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2018 182,206 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Glow plug cylinder 4 and 6 open circuit (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine cover fitted

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

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

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2017 171,006 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 157,172 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear. (3.5.1g)

Engine management light on.

Small splits appearing around inner sidewalls of both front tyres.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 134,239 miles

NSR and OSR shock absorber bump stops deteriorated.

NSF and OSF tyres inner sidewalls feel soft/weak.

Fail 8 Jul 2015 134,239 miles

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

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

NSF washer jet partially blocked.

NSR and OSR shock absorber bump stops deteriorated.

NSF and OSF tyres inner sidewalls feel soft/weak.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 111,865 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 111,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 97,147 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 97,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad warning lamp on at dash.

Heavy wear at inner shoulders of both front tyres.

OSF inner brake pad appears low.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 81,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre cut in outer wall

warnning light on

Fail 2 Jul 2012 81,546 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre cut in outer wall

warnning light on

Pass 7 Jul 2011 70,116 miles

Both front tyres tread low.

Child seat fitted to OSR not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Cut at outer sidewall of NSR and NSF tyres.

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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BN08 XEU is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BN08 XEU, 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 BN08 XEU registered?

BN08 XEU is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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