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DL08 GHD

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,453 mi
Last recorded178,453 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 GHD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 178,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 178,183 miles

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 170,087 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Nov 2021 160,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 151,910 miles

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))

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 30 May 2019 140,074 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 122,820 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 111,668 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 111,668 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 94,357 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 94,357 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 75,589 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc below service specification

Nearside Rear tyre tread deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc below service specification

Offside Rear tyre tread deteriorated

front number plate damaged but not likely to me misread

Pass 24 Sep 2014 68,118 miles

both rear tyres badly perished very close to cords being exposed

nearside front tyre 245/40/18.offside front tyre 235/40/18. offside front tyre has recently been fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2014 68,118 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres badly perished very close to cords being exposed

nearside front tyre 245/40/18.offside front tyre 235/40/18. offside front tyre has recently been fitted

rear inner brake pads apear to be wearing thin.Unable to fully inspect with wheels on

Pass 24 Sep 2013 56,565 miles

both front anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorating

both rear tyres are badly perished

windscreen wiper blades smearing slight

Pass 26 Sep 2012 57,858 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 35,109 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 35,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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DL08 GHD is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DL08 GHD, 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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DL08 GHD is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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