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BW08 XLG

2008 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,385 mi
Last recorded192,385 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 XLG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 192,385 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 177,229 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 177,229 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 164,351 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 151,243 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 135,290 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 135,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged nearside & offside cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 123,975 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 105,225 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 88,061 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 86,435 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 86,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 73,272 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front upper inner arms (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside rear on 2mm also worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 73,272 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside front also worn bold on edges with cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both 22inch (8.2.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front upper inner arms (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside rear on 2mm also worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 63,856 miles

Child seats in vehicle still able to check seat belts

Engine covers fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 53,124 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 46,265 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 38,785 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 29,733 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 20,582 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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BW08 XLG is a 2008 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 BW08 XLG, 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 BW08 XLG registered?

BW08 XLG is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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