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CP57 PBX

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

226,475 mi
Last recorded226,475 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 PBX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 226,475 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively near excessive (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play near excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 226,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively near excessive (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play near excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 223,281 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight steam / smell of diesel, at engine. no leak found.

Pass 10 Jan 2024 219,001 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Fail 9 Jan 2024 218,987 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 24 Jan 2023 214,865 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 23 Jan 2023 214,865 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 26 Jan 2022 210,501 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 210,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 3 cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 197,067 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B less than 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 193,325 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B less than 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front to center (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 191,049 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Front to rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone b less than 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 191,049 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Front to rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone b less than 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2015 170,072 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 170,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 144,384 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 144,384 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s washers.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 118,231 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 91,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 91,968 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 68,562 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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CP57 PBX is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CP57 PBX, 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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CP57 PBX is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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