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AJ57 SYL

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

191,059 mi
Last recorded191,059 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 SYL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 191,059 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 183,744 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 175,530 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 169,757 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 163,666 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 163,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 153,056 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 141,835 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 129,392 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 129,203 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted Missing (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 129,203 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted Missing (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 111,302 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 97,133 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 79,256 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 79,256 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 61,468 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 61,468 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 45,521 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 30,787 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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AJ57 SYL is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AJ57 SYL, 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 AJ57 SYL registered?

AJ57 SYL is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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