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WH05 WEF

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

178,785 mi
Last recorded178,785 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 WEF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 178,785 miles

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))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 178,608 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 169,145 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 163,308 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 163,267 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS and ESP MIL On (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Engine flywheel has a bad mechanical vibration present

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 154,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 145,903 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 141,398 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 127,463 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 120,924 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 112,603 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 98,481 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 86,300 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 77,993 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 68,151 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 60,500 miles

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

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

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

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

osf inner tyre side wall cut.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 52,848 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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WH05 WEF is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WH05 WEF, 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 WH05 WEF registered?

WH05 WEF is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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