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BU08 NBJ

2008 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

169,397 mi
Last recorded169,397 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 NBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 169,397 miles

Front wipers slightly smear

Nearside Front Washer jet inoperative

Fail 6 Nov 2020 169,394 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front wipers slightly smear

Nearside Front Washer jet inoperative

Pass 10 May 2019 152,790 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 152,770 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 142,965 miles

engine management light on

Pass 27 Apr 2017 134,240 miles

EML Light illuminated

Nearside Front wheel rim damage

Nearside sill damage

Fail 22 Apr 2017 134,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint very front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML Light illuminated

Nearside Front wheel rim damage

Nearside sill damage

Pass 20 Apr 2016 126,583 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Engine management light illuminated.

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight oil mist. (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 126,582 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Engine management light illuminated.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight oil mist. (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 117,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 117,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 105,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on.

Fail 21 Mar 2014 105,810 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on.

small cut in nearside rear tyre outter wall

Pass 7 May 2013 90,966 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS ARE WORN

Fail 3 May 2013 90,872 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS ARE WORN

Pass 5 Apr 2012 75,178 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 74,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine light on

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 64,209 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 64,209 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BU08 NBJ is a 2008 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 BU08 NBJ, 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 BU08 NBJ registered?

BU08 NBJ is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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