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DF08 EGE

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

213,912 mi
Last recorded213,912 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 EGE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 213,912 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

brake pad warning on [ pads ok ]

Pass 11 Sep 2024 210,647 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

brake pad warning on [ pads ok ] pad warning wires damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2024 210,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/17/98W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

brake pad warning on [ pads ok ] pad warning wires damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2023 206,994 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also punctured (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

brake pad warning on [ pads ok ]

nearside front door mirror damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2023 206,993 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17/96W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also punctured (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

brake pad warning on [ pads ok ]

nearside front door mirror damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2022 204,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges [ 225/50/17/98W ] (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

brake pad warning on [ brake pads not worn ]

Fail 23 Aug 2022 204,218 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges [ 225/50/17/98W ] (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

brake pad warning on [ brake pads not worn ]

Pass 4 Aug 2021 201,242 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 201,236 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 201,194 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both rear bump stops perished

Pass 23 Jun 2020 181,041 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 169,696 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 169,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 160,248 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 149,091 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 136,025 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn on outer and inner treads (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn on inner treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 119,498 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 108,438 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 97,804 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 81,303 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 81,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 64,397 miles

Rear pads visualy worn

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 EGE is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EGE, 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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DF08 EGE is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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