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E21 GJS

2008 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

173,933 mi
Last recorded173,933 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 GJS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 173,933 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 171,473 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 165,001 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 155,888 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 144,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly wearing on the edges

Fail 7 Sep 2021 144,245 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly wearing on the edges

Pass 8 Sep 2020 132,418 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 121,083 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))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 109,741 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear both rear tyres are wearing on the inside edges

Pass 12 Sep 2017 96,665 miles

front tyres near limit

Pass 17 Sep 2016 84,496 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 84,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has splits on the inside wall and wearing on the inside edge (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 72,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in the center (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 64,253 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 57,743 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,322 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)

slight corrosion to inner face of offside and nearside front brake discs

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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E21 GJS is a 2008 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 E21 GJS, 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 E21 GJS registered?

E21 GJS is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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