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DAD 151

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,828 mi
Last recorded198,828 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAD 151
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 198,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 189,464 miles

Offside Rear bump stop is deteriorated and broken up

Pass 12 Dec 2023 180,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edges - rest of tread 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on outer edge, worn on inner - rest of tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bump stop is deteriorated and broken up

Offside steering rack gaiter is twisted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners approx. 3mm thick, outers approx. 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 171,456 miles

Offside Front shock absorber lower bush is slightly deteriorated - in lower forward arm

Offside Rear bump stop is deteriorated and broken up

both rear brake hoses are starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Nov 2022 171,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush is deteriorated/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy louder when driven (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber lower bush (in lower forward arm) is slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear bump stop is deteriorated and broken up

both rear brake hoses are starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Nov 2021 162,929 miles

Nearside Front Upper forward suspension arm bush deteriorated/splitting - no movement

both rear brake hoses starting to deteriorate

minor damage to outer sidewall of o/s/f tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2020 156,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated and breaking up

both front droplink lower bushes slightly deterioarted

both front tyres wearing on very inner edges - rest of tread 4mm

both front upper forward suspension arm bushes deteriorated/splitting - no movement

minor damage to outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 13 Dec 2019 149,062 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

both front droplink lower bushes slightly deteriorated

both front upper forward arm bushes deteriorated - no movement

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 18 Dec 2018 139,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 139,732 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 130,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper forward arm bush starting to split

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear bump stop slightly deteriurated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front doors not unlocking with remote central locking - n/s/f door only unlocks if interior handle used first

Fail 7 Dec 2017 130,534 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper forward arm bush starting to split

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear bump stop slightly deteriurated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front doors not unlocking with remote central locking - n/s/f door only unlocks if interior handle used first

Pass 13 Dec 2016 118,347 miles

Front brake pads - inners 3-4mm, outers 5mm approx.

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

Nearside Front Upper forward arm bush starting to split

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on very inner edges

Fail 13 Dec 2016 118,347 miles

Front brake pads - inners 3-4mm, outers 5mm approx.

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

Nearside Front Upper forward arm bush starting to split

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres wearing on very inner edges

Pass 7 Dec 2015 101,273 miles

Nearside Front tyre smooth on very innner edge - rest of tread 3mm and has minor damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

both front droplink bushes slightly deteriorated

both front upper rear arm bushes starting to split

minor bodywork damage - no sharp edges

Fail 4 Dec 2015 101,270 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre smooth on very innner edge - rest of tread 3mm and has minor damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front droplink bushes slightly deteriorated

both front upper rear arm bushes starting to split

minor bodywork damage - no sharp edges

Pass 15 Dec 2014 82,112 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 70,847 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 53,378 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 32,497 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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DAD 151 is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DAD 151, 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 DAD 151 registered?

DAD 151 is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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