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DS57 WTO

2008 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

166,111 mi
Last recorded166,111 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 WTO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 166,111 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusted at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 166,111 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusted at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 156,186 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 147,398 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 147,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 131,526 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 131,523 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 123,502 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 123,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall, also inner sidewall separating. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 113,784 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))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 109,620 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 99,830 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 99,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 92,646 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper mountings (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper mountings (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 79,679 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 71,388 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 62,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2012 54,883 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre sidewall.

Front wipers smearing.

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Fail 25 Jun 2012 54,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front wipers smearing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 42,638 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 38,282 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 38,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WTO is a 2008 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DS57 WTO, 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 WTO registered?

DS57 WTO is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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