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DX08 VME

2008 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,600 mi
Last recorded164,600 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 VME
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 164,600 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 164,599 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 161,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 160,009 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 160,009 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 154,092 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 143,278 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 137,074 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 137,072 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 131,658 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 122,586 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 113,820 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 107,855 miles

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

Front nearside offside tyre treads wearing low

Fail 25 Feb 2016 107,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front nearside offside tyre treads wearing low

Pass 27 Feb 2015 98,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2015 98,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

rear nearside offside tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2014 88,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2014 88,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2013 78,191 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 70,067 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 28 Feb 2011 50,042 miles

Front wiper blades smearing.

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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DX08 VME is a 2008 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DX08 VME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX08 VME registered?

DX08 VME is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is DX08 VME safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX08 VME shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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