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DF08 ECA

2008 Audi A6

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,576 mi
Last recorded163,576 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 ECA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 163,576 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 163,567 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 160,223 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 159,461 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 149,680 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 149,680 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 136,511 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 121,783 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 114,198 miles

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

both front tyres worn to wear bars

Fail 16 Sep 2013 114,198 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

both front tyres worn to wear bars

Pass 13 Sep 2012 108,321 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 85,047 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 85,047 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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DF08 ECA is a 2008 Audi A6 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DF08 ECA, 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 DF08 ECA registered?

DF08 ECA is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 14 August 2008.

Is DF08 ECA safe to buy?

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