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AE57 SPV

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,786 mi
Last recorded162,786 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 SPV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 162,786 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 x (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 156,598 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 151,506 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 140,041 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 128,863 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 128,863 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 122,098 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 122,098 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 116,446 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 107,733 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 99,846 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 92,321 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 87,649 miles

front inner brake discs slighty worn

no print out on emissions

off side rear tyre 3mm

Fail 8 Apr 2016 87,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front inner brake discs slighty worn

no print out on emissions

off side rear tyre 3mm

Pass 27 Apr 2015 71,781 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 71,680 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 30 Jan 2015 67,457 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 61,886 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 61,134 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 58,821 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 44,981 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 26,262 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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AE57 SPV is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AE57 SPV, 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 AE57 SPV registered?

AE57 SPV is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is AE57 SPV safe to buy?

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