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C3 BVL

2008 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

206,265 mi
Last recorded206,265 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 BVL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 206,265 miles

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear slight damage to sill and door

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation inside lamp (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

both boot lid position lamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2025 206,230 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear slight damage to sill and door

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation inside lamp (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

both boot lid position lamp lenses deteriorated

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 17 Dec 2024 201,864 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear slight damage to sill and door

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2023 189,733 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2022 177,318 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 177,079 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 163,862 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust Emits slight smoke or vapour, not likely to obscure vision of other road users

slight damage to nearside rear door and sill

Fail 15 Dec 2021 163,860 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust Emits slight smoke or vapour, not likely to obscure vision of other road users

slight damage to nearside rear door and sill

Pass 16 Dec 2020 152,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 144,846 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 144,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 134,074 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Dec 2018 134,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord showing inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear - both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside low reading on handbrake

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

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Dec 2017 126,155 miles

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

Offside Front offside dipped beam headlamp aim is within limits but significantly lower than nearside

Pass 20 Dec 2016 121,145 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 121,145 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 111,405 miles

n/s/r tyre tread feathered

o/s/r tyre tread feathered and worn bald on inner edge - (replacement recommended)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 111,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre tread feathered

o/s/r tyre tread feathered and worn bald on inner edge - (replacement recommended)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 101,510 miles

rear tyres tread feathering slightly on inner edges

Fail 23 Jan 2015 101,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres tread feathering slightly on inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2014 90,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 69,520 miles

both rear tyres wearing low and perrishing

nail in near side rear tyre

near side front tyre near limits

Fail 16 Apr 2012 69,520 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing low and perrishing

nail in near side rear tyre

near side front tyre near limits

Pass 30 Jul 2011 59,283 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,687 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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C3 BVL is a 2008 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 C3 BVL, 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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C3 BVL is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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