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WX08 XWB

2008 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

196,320 mi
Last recorded196,320 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 XWB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 196,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly wearing on edges & starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres 2mm & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 185,269 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 183,583 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 179,193 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 174,609 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 169,772 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 169,772 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 148,506 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 136,310 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 120,886 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 114,785 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 111,612 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 96,729 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers poor

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged (marked with yellow tyre chalk)

snow/winter tyres fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2013 76,408 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 58,760 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 43,056 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)

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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WX08 XWB is a 2008 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WX08 XWB, 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 WX08 XWB registered?

WX08 XWB is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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