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DF08 GWM

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,660 mi
Last recorded76,660 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 76,660 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 76,660 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 74,222 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 74,222 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 74,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 72,131 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts .245/40zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 68,683 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 68,503 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 68,503 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 68,459 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 63,716 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2018 59,218 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 56,261 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened Both front C Link bushes perished. (drop links). (2.4.G.1)

O/S side repeater lamp unit as condensation in lamp unit but not affecting lamp operation at present.

OSR lamp unit as condensation in lamp unit but not affecting lamp operation at present.

coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded at bottom of spring. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 May 2017 56,260 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted O/S lamp missing. (1.1.C.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened Both front C Link bushes perished. (drop links). (2.4.G.1)

O/S side repeater lamp unit as condensation in lamp unit but not affecting lamp operation at present.

OSR lamp unit as condensation in lamp unit but not affecting lamp operation at present.

coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded at bottom of spring. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 53,426 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp unit has build up of condensation behind lens

Pass 5 May 2015 49,687 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 46,564 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 43,115 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 43,115 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 37,206 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 31,677 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 GWM is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GWM, 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 GWM registered?

DF08 GWM is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is DF08 GWM safe to buy?

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