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DL57 DFY

2008 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

162,179 mi
Last recorded162,179 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 DFY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 162,179 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive strong advise ! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 162,177 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper forward control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive strong advise ! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 156,886 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 151,959 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 148,149 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2023 148,138 miles

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

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2022 144,741 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 144,741 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 141,884 miles

Nearside Front Upper Inner arm bush’s perished

Offside Front Upper Inner arm bush’s perished

Fail 30 Jun 2021 141,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Inner arm bush’s perished

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

Offside Front Upper Inner arm bush’s perished

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 139,742 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 139,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front washer pipe leak

Pass 7 Jun 2019 136,869 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 134,429 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 132,479 miles

O/s/f washer needs adjustment

Pass 29 Jun 2016 128,485 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 117,388 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 108,739 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 100,555 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 93,169 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 71,295 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front inner tyre wall damaged

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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DL57 DFY is a 2008 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DL57 DFY, 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 DL57 DFY registered?

DL57 DFY is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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