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EL08 GAL

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,488 mi
Last recorded184,488 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL08 GAL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 184,488 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2024 180,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 174,891 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamps cracked split not liable to fall off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s at callipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing substantial cracking perishing not to cords strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most balljoint slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 174,891 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamps cracked split not liable to fall off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s at callipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing substantial cracking perishing not to cords strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most balljoint slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 169,492 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 169,492 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 164,456 miles

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

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

rear heat shield loose

Fail 12 Aug 2021 164,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

rear heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 157,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear both rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 13 Aug 2020 157,021 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear both rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2018 141,634 miles

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

uneven wear on inner edges of both rear tyres

Pass 23 Aug 2017 132,367 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 130,564 miles

2front tyres close to limit

Fail 14 Nov 2016 130,563 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

2front tyres close to limit

Pass 19 Nov 2015 119,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning lamp on

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 118,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 25 Nov 2014 100,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 90,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 80,245 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 60,780 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 51,464 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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EL08 GAL is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver 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 EL08 GAL, 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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EL08 GAL is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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