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DG08 DXC

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,370 mi
Last recorded162,370 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 DXC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 162,370 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2021 159,433 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2020 250,382 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 142,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn at edges keep under observation (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 2mm keep under observation (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 142,350 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn at edges keep under observation (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 2mm keep under observation (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 130,955 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front link rods (2.4.G.2)

Ems light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn at edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 118,640 miles

Ems light on

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 109,549 miles

Ems light on

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 97,309 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 83,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 66,729 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 51,916 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Feb 2012 51,916 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2011 38,750 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 38,750 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DG08 DXC is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG08 DXC, 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 DG08 DXC registered?

DG08 DXC is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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