2008 Audi A6 3.0L Diesel · AP08 GNX
2008 Audi A6 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 169,950 miles. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP08 GNX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2025
- 169,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP08 GNX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi A6 (AP08 GNX) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
AP08 GNX Mileage History
- 30/03/2022149,179 mi
- 14/04/2023158,831 mi+9,652 mi
- 14/04/2023158,831 mi
- 23/04/2024165,358 mi+6,527 mi
- 02/04/2025169,950 mi+4,592 mi
Average of roughly 6,904 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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