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FT08 GZY

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,680 mi
Last recorded135,680 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 GZY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 135,680 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 135,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 127,629 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 127,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 116,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 116,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 107,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small surface cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing some light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 8 Sep 2021 101,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Fail 7 Sep 2021 101,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 23 Sep 2020 96,523 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Fail 23 Sep 2020 96,523 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 5 Jul 2019 88,275 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 88,275 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 81,227 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 81,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 73,187 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Jul 2016 66,295 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 66,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 60,110 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 50,391 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 41,830 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 34,768 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 29,616 miles

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

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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FT08 GZY is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FT08 GZY, 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 FT08 GZY registered?

FT08 GZY is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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The MOT history for FT08 GZY shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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