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AK58 DFV

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

185,193 mi
Last recorded185,193 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 DFV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 185,193 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2025 185,193 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 184,678 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 178,825 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS+NS Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 178,825 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS+NS Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 172,841 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 158,765 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2020 156,186 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 142,678 miles

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

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Pass 4 Dec 2017 130,356 miles

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

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Pass 8 Dec 2016 122,683 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 122,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 112,933 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 104,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 96,035 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 96,031 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 85,849 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 76,484 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 16 Sep 2011 76,484 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wipers smearing screen slightly

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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AK58 DFV is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 AK58 DFV, 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 AK58 DFV registered?

AK58 DFV is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is AK58 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 DFV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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