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DE08 MEL

2009 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

228,943 mi
Last recorded228,943 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A6104,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 MEL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 228,943 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 228,942 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 223,644 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 218,061 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 207,114 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 196,875 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 183,818 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 169,465 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 155,987 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 145,700 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 136,777 miles

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

slight splitting to front top torque/reaction arm bushes

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some componants

Pass 6 Jan 2016 127,631 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 23 Dec 2015 127,365 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 3 Dec 2014 114,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing low

Pass 26 Nov 2013 101,373 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 85,134 miles

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

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

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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DE08 MEL is a 2009 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 104,062 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 DE08 MEL, 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 17 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE08 MEL registered?

DE08 MEL is a 2009 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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