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WL57 LGJ

2008 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

197,146 mi
Last recorded197,146 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 LGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 197,146 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces significantly pitted, would recommend replacement! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 197,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces significantly pitted, would recommend replacement! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 191,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 184,201 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both - slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 184,188 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward of the two arms - marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both - slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 172,353 miles

Both offside front top arm inner bushes showing signs of wear.

Both rear brake hoses becoming perished.

Both rear tyres are approaching the wear bars.

Pass 1 Feb 2018 161,309 miles

both rear flexy brake hoses are perished

Fail 31 Jan 2018 161,304 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear flexy brake hoses are perished

Pass 16 Feb 2017 149,700 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 149,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 137,068 miles

both the rear tyres are slightly out of shape on the shoulders

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 3 Feb 2016 137,068 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both the rear tyres are slightly out of shape on the shoulders

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 3 Feb 2015 124,178 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slight damage to sidewall but no cords showing

Pass 3 Feb 2014 108,904 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level brake light not working

Fail 3 Feb 2014 108,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level brake light not working

Pass 4 Feb 2013 96,113 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2012 77,718 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 77,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail lodged in tread of NSR tyre.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 53,745 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread

Front c-link bushes split and splayed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WL57 LGJ is a 2008 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WL57 LGJ, 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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WL57 LGJ is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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