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DS57 WTD

2008 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,265 mi
Last recorded199,265 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 WTD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 199,265 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 193,437 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 184,929 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2023 177,397 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full length undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2023 177,397 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full length undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2022 170,944 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 170,944 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 165,817 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 165,817 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working and stop bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 161,484 miles

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

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

cant fully inspect under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2019 154,283 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 154,283 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 143,105 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 133,838 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 126,084 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 117,003 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 109,471 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 30 Mar 2013 102,012 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 93,899 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 87,321 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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DS57 WTD is a 2008 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DS57 WTD, 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 DS57 WTD registered?

DS57 WTD is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is DS57 WTD safe to buy?

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