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AM08 XED

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,097 mi
Last recorded189,097 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XED
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 189,097 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 189,097 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 186,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner 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))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 172,304 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 160,457 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 153,293 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 148,155 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 148,147 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 139,659 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 132,963 miles

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 24 May 2017 128,193 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 122,219 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 111,784 miles

center rear brake light not working

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 1 May 2015 111,784 miles

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

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

center rear brake light not working

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2014 96,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside from tyre worn low

Fail 1 Apr 2014 96,559 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside from tyre worn low

Pass 22 Apr 2013 80,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2013 80,121 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 60,280 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 47,738 miles

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

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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AM08 XED is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AM08 XED, 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 AM08 XED registered?

AM08 XED is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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