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DF08 GWK

2008 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,416 mi
Last recorded80,416 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 GWK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 80,416 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 80,416 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 77,940 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 75,592 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 75,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 70,031 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 70,031 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 65,746 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 61,704 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Jul 2020 61,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2019 58,407 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 58,407 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 53,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 50,721 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged but not to cord

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2016 49,135 miles

warning light on dash

Fail 30 Jul 2016 49,135 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

warning light on dash

Pass 28 Jul 2015 45,857 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower engine covers fitted

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

Offside Front Worn on inner and outer edges and close to legal limit

Traction control light on dash

Pass 30 Jul 2014 42,195 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to wear

nearside rear tyre starting to wear and outer sidewall damaged

sill covers fitted

traction control light on

Pass 30 Jul 2013 39,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leaks

stonechips in screen

Pass 5 Aug 2011 31,641 miles

lower covers

n/s/r tyre worn

sill covers

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 GWK is a 2008 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GWK, 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 GWK registered?

DF08 GWK is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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