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D17 ALK

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

219,929 mi
Last recorded219,929 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 ALK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 219,929 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 212,689 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 205,646 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 195,740 miles

undertray fitted to car

Pass 10 Jan 2022 179,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes plastic coating swelling signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine bay cover and under body trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 5 Jan 2022 179,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes plastic coating swelling signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine bay cover and under body trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 19 Dec 2020 170,915 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 159,623 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 148,150 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 141,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both top arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both top arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner and outer walls damaged

Oil leak ()

engine light on

shield above exhaust loose at rear

Pass 22 Feb 2017 134,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both top arm inner bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both top arm inner bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 11 Feb 2016 127,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ONLY JUST LEGAL NEEDS CHANGING (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and slight damage on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

underbody trays obscuring some components

Pass 10 Feb 2015 121,787 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 121,783 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 114,243 miles

Engine fault light on.

Offside front tyre wearing on inside shoulder.

Fail 7 Feb 2014 114,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine fault light on.

Offside front tyre wearing on inside shoulder.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 80,976 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 80,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 38,533 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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D17 ALK is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D17 ALK, 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

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What year was D17 ALK registered?

D17 ALK is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is D17 ALK safe to buy?

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