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BP57 XLZ

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

325,250 mi
Last recorded325,250 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 XLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 325,250 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 321,470 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 321,470 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 321,399 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 318,742 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 318,459 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 314,828 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, forward and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 314,814 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible nearside and offside (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle clip missing (7.1.2 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, forward and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 306,120 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 300,473 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 299,208 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 298,349 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 293,737 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 287,636 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 284,558 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 280,215 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 275,876 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 185,332 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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BP57 XLZ is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 106,509 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BP57 XLZ, 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 BP57 XLZ registered?

BP57 XLZ is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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