2008 Audi A6 · 22,597 MOT tests
2008 Audi A6 reliability
2008 Audi A6s fail 33% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 20 A6 years (22,597 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A6s: 20.1%)
- 33%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A6s: 20.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 150,109
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 22,597
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 9.1% of tests fail here (7% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Audi A6
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15%
- Suspension11.3%
- Tyres9.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.5%
- Brakes4.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Body, chassis and structure2.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 3.39%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.74%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.56%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.34%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush excessively worn 2.26%
Worn linkage pins or bushes cause knocking and poor handling, and can get worse, so they need replacing.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.24%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.64%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (15.13%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.11%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.1%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.39%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (5.67%)
Other years
Every Audi A6 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Audi A6 reliable?
2008 Audi A6s fail 33% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 20 A6 years (22,597 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Audi A6 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (3.39% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.74% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.56% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Audi A6 have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Audi A6 shows 150,109 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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