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DE57 UAR

2008 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

204,278 mi
Last recorded204,278 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 UAR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 204,278 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 202,146 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 196,366 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 196,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 193,388 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 190,430 miles

both rear tyres 2.5mm 245/40/18 v xl

Pass 10 Feb 2021 182,151 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 179,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245X40R18 wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 179,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245X40R18 wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 168,464 miles

engine cover blocking view of components

Pass 24 Mar 2018 153,922 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 129,509 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 108,875 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 108,875 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 108,729 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 107,929 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 101,443 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 93,833 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 84,689 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 84,689 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 75,418 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 58,171 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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DE57 UAR is a 2008 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DE57 UAR, 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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DE57 UAR is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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