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CA57 VNB

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

223,240 mi
Last recorded223,240 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 VNB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 223,240 miles

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

Nearside headlamp level intermittent sticking

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

front heat shield deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2022 223,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside headlamp level intermittent sticking

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

front heat shield deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2021 216,785 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit!2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 1.97mm! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 216,577 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit!2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 1.97mm! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 210,311 miles

Nearside Front N/S headlamp level intermittent sticking/noisey

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 198,363 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp level noisy.

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 198,363 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside headlamp level noisy.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 169,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 169,408 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 151,435 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 151,435 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 130,264 miles

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s grooved (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 130,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s grooved (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 117,014 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 117,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

wipers smearing

Fail 28 Feb 2014 89,093 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Feb 2014 89,093 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Feb 2013 55,606 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 55,606 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 38,827 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 26,228 miles

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

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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CA57 VNB is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CA57 VNB, 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 CA57 VNB registered?

CA57 VNB is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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