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WG08 XVB

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

228,004 mi
Last recorded228,004 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 XVB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 228,004 miles

Nearside Front bumper adrift but not insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2026 227,955 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both number plate lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper adrift but not insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2025 224,457 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 214,230 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 205,849 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 205,848 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 191,141 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 168,950 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 145,611 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 113,815 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 85,277 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 80,208 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 80,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak small oil leak from offside off engine

Pass 2 Jun 2016 77,912 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 75,054 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 72,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres different sizes

nearside front tyre on 2mm

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside rear wheel has been repaired

service light on

Pass 17 Jun 2013 68,896 miles

off side rear wheel has been repaired

service light is on

Fail 17 Jun 2013 68,896 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

off side rear wheel has been repaired

service light is on

Pass 28 Jun 2012 62,289 miles

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

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

near side front wheel has been repaird

off side rear number plate light dim

Pass 20 Jul 2011 39,968 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 39,968 miles

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

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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WG08 XVB is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WG08 XVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG08 XVB registered?

WG08 XVB is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is WG08 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG08 XVB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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