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BW57 DHM

2008 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

179,405 mi
Last recorded179,405 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 DHM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 179,405 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *1.8mm Tread Remaining, Worn On Inner Edge* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 179,395 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *1.8mm Tread Remaining, Worn On Inner Edge* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 170,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 158,632 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 147,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Nov 2020 147,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 May 2019 133,466 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 133,466 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has summer and winter mixed on front tyres

Pass 27 Apr 2018 120,255 miles

Both front brake disk corroded

Both front lower arm bushes deteriorated cracking and splitting

Both rear tyres cracking and splitting

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Both front upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Offside Both front upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated cracking and splitting

Oil leak ()

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2018 120,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front brake disk corroded

Both front lower arm bushes deteriorated cracking and splitting

Both rear tyres cracking and splitting

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Both front upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Offside Both front upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated cracking and splitting

Oil leak ()

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 109,956 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2016 100,805 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 87,327 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 May 2015 87,327 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 77,738 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 66,160 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 66,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 52,515 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 38,956 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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BW57 DHM is a 2008 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BW57 DHM, 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 BW57 DHM registered?

BW57 DHM is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is BW57 DHM safe to buy?

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