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DS08 JRS

2008 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

223,018 mi
Last recorded223,018 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 JRS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 223,018 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 212,992 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 201,285 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 192,732 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower rear arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 192,698 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect weld has cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured anti roll link bar missing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect weld has cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower rear arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 183,918 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 174,816 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 163,808 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 149,814 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 137,997 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 123,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 113,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 103,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 92,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 92,283 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 65,565 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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DS08 JRS is a 2008 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DS08 JRS, 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 DS08 JRS registered?

DS08 JRS is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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