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DA08 PXW

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

252,206 mi
Last recorded252,206 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 PXW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 252,206 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 250,332 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 247,402 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 247,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm, gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 243,825 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 243,825 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 235,214 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 225,392 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 225,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2019 212,694 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 212,694 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 128,604 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 194,322 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 194,299 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended clip faulty (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 178,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 155,322 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 128,796 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 128,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 104,781 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 79,116 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 60,122 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 37,824 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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DA08 PXW is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DA08 PXW, 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 DA08 PXW registered?

DA08 PXW is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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