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FV08 HLY

2008 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,263 mi
Last recorded140,263 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 HLY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 140,263 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CLIP LOOSE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 4 Oct 2023 137,100 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs are worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake discs are worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and on limit for a failure (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin low and close to a failure (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear twin position lamp is not working

exhaust flexi is blowing

Fail 4 Oct 2023 137,100 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs are worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake discs are worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and on limit for a failure (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin low and close to a failure (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear twin position lamp is not working

exhaust flexi is blowing

Pass 20 Sep 2022 119,781 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 114,135 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 114,066 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 107,547 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 107,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 101,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 101,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 94,861 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 90,283 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 83,197 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 83,197 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut on side wall

Fail 22 Jun 2016 83,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut on side wall

Pass 18 Jul 2015 77,680 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 77,680 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 67,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 62,514 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front under guard insecure

Fail 30 Aug 2013 62,511 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front under guard insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 39,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osf- 1 washer jet blocked

spare wheel - flat <nail in tyre>

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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FV08 HLY is a 2008 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FV08 HLY, 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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FV08 HLY is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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