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AM08 XEU

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

209,041 mi
Last recorded209,041 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XEU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 209,041 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 198,900 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 191,071 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 175,349 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 175,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 158,542 miles

Offside Rear inner sill has been repaired but evidence of filler noticed not causing a structure problem

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 146,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre cracks in side wall

Pass 1 Sep 2016 129,111 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

engine fault light illuminated

Fail 26 Aug 2016 129,040 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s & o/s (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

engine fault light illuminated

Pass 29 Jul 2015 109,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 95,696 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)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 95,696 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 83,265 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 68,127 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 51,855 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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AM08 XEU is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AM08 XEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM08 XEU registered?

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

Is AM08 XEU safe to buy?

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