CarVerify

Free Car Check

BW57 ONU

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2969cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

178,983 mi
Last recorded178,983 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 ONU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 178,983 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 172,337 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 172,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 165,844 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 163,661 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 163,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 162,791 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 3 Jan 2023 162,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 18 Dec 2021 155,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 155,725 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 148,553 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 139,629 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 132,401 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 132,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 125,937 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 118,196 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 107,407 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 92,607 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 72,086 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 52,933 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 34,068 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
Full Audi A6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BW57 ONU is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ONU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BW57 ONU?

You can check the full history of BW57 ONU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BW57 ONU registered?

BW57 ONU is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is BW57 ONU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW57 ONU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW57 ONU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BW57 ONU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.