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DV08 NBG

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,734 mi
Last recorded173,734 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 NBG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 173,734 miles

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

Front passenger door " DAMAGE "

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 173,734 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front passenger door " DAMAGE "

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 169,356 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2024 169,350 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 154,626 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 154,626 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 142,574 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 142,573 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 118,711 miles

EML illuminated

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 118,711 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

EML illuminated

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 106,586 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 99,941 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 85,685 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 70,241 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 62,100 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 51,531 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 46,640 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,219 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 28,165 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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DV08 NBG is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DV08 NBG, 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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DV08 NBG is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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