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E3 BGC

2008 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

252,368 mi
Last recorded252,368 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 BGC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 252,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 252,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 237,640 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))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 221,479 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 221,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective badly cracked (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 205,705 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 205,705 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 191,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4.mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

front number plate damaged but within all other requirements.

Fail 28 Dec 2017 191,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4.mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate damaged but within all other requirements.

Pass 23 Dec 2016 176,250 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 148,429 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 132,751 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 106,851 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 106,851 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 83,600 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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E3 BGC is a 2008 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E3 BGC, 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 E3 BGC registered?

E3 BGC is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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