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BU08 NFT

2008 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,612 mi
Last recorded173,612 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 NFT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 173,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 172,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 172,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 168,661 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 165,638 miles

suspension rubbers deterioated front and rear not ecxessive

Fail 21 Jun 2022 165,636 miles

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

suspension rubbers deterioated front and rear not ecxessive

Pass 10 Feb 2021 157,915 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 157,909 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 143,607 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 125,285 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 118,280 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 118,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 106,915 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 106,913 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release catch inside panel (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 97,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs heavily worn and uneven

rear discs wearing close to limit

Pass 11 Sep 2014 95,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 90,347 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 90,347 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 81,908 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 74,166 miles

offside and nearside front upper arms,bushes deteriorated.

Pass 19 Feb 2011 59,511 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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BU08 NFT is a 2008 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NFT, 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 NFT registered?

BU08 NFT is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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