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BP08 OWG

2008 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

184,051 mi
Last recorded184,051 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 OWG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 184,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 179,960 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 179,953 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front lower arm rear bushes worn (rearward arm )

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 179,418 miles

Both rear tyres are worn low around the inner edges of the tread.

Rear number plate is deteriorated.

The near side front tyre is worn to the legal limit and has a nail in the tread area.

The off side front tyre is worn low around the inner edges of the tread and has some damage on the outer sidewall.

The rear brake pads appear to be worn low.

Pass 28 Feb 2019 165,677 miles

The rear number plate is slightly deteriorated.

Fail 27 Feb 2019 165,675 miles

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 rearmost arm (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 rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

The rear number plate is slightly deteriorated.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 152,829 miles

All four upper, inner suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate at the nearside front and offside front.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 152,827 miles

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

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

All four upper, inner suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate at the nearside front and offside front.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 142,346 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 131,214 miles

Both rear and offside front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of wear.

Fail 24 Feb 2016 131,212 miles

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

Both rear and offside front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2015 121,299 miles

Both rear tyres showing some wear.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2015 121,299 miles

Both rear tyres showing some wear.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 112,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 100,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

The offside front tyre showing signs of wear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 89,907 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 83,839 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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BP08 OWG is a 2008 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BP08 OWG, 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 BP08 OWG registered?

BP08 OWG is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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