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WG08 XUX

2008 Audi A6

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,170 mi
Last recorded116,170 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 XUX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 116,170 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 105,129 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 104,887 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))

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 30 Dec 2021 104,887 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2020 96,794 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged still read

nsf and osf upper arm bushes split

Fail 5 Dec 2020 96,794 miles

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

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

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

front number plate damaged still read

nsf and osf upper arm bushes split

Pass 29 Jun 2019 89,002 miles

nsf and osf upper both suspension arm bushes split

Fail 29 Jun 2019 89,002 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nsf and osf upper both suspension arm bushes split

Pass 28 Jun 2018 83,674 miles

both nearside and offside front upper suspension arm inner bushes starting to split

Pass 6 Jun 2017 77,616 miles

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)

both front upper suspension arm inner bushes starting to split

Pass 20 May 2016 71,433 miles

both nearside and offside front upper suspension arm inner bushes starting to split

Fail 20 May 2016 71,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement c link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement c link (2.4.G.2)

both nearside and offside front upper suspension arm inner bushes starting to split

Pass 19 May 2015 64,496 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 57,834 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 50,211 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 42,855 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 37,891 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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WG08 XUX is a 2008 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WG08 XUX, 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 WG08 XUX registered?

WG08 XUX is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is WG08 XUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG08 XUX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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