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BP08 RYW

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

218,993 mi
Last recorded218,993 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 RYW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 218,993 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 188,365 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 188,364 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside head light poor pattern misting

Pass 25 Mar 2022 168,280 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 157,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also outer wall has gouges but cords not showing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 157,299 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also outer wall has gouges but cords not showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 147,394 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 147,393 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 125,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 125,435 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 105,200 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 100,636 miles

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 25 Jul 2017 100,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no pattern (1.8.A.1a)

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 25 Jul 2016 90,614 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 83,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 72,782 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 61,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 61,881 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 52,345 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 43,977 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 RYW is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RYW, 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 RYW registered?

BP08 RYW is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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