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FV08 HMZ

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

229,162 mi
Last recorded229,162 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 HMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 229,162 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 219,187 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 211,966 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 200,386 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 192,151 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 192,151 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 178,618 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 178,618 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 171,686 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 160,315 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

near side front tyre has damage to the outer side wall

off side front brake disc corroded on inner brake face area

Fail 10 Apr 2017 160,315 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

near side front tyre has damage to the outer side wall

off side front brake disc corroded on inner brake face area

Pass 19 Apr 2016 140,598 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 124,936 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 106,761 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 85,858 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 66,673 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 66,673 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 48,909 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)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 48,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FV08 HMZ is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FV08 HMZ, 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 FV08 HMZ registered?

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

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