2008 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · DR04 BMD
2008 Audi A6 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 120,333 miles. MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DR04 BMD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 120,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DR04 BMD 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 (DR04 BMD) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 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: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on the outer side w”; “Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
DR04 BMD Mileage History
- 02/05/2023116,173 mi
- 22/04/2024116,663 mi+490 mi
- 28/04/2025118,923 mi+2,260 mi
- 20/04/2026120,333 mi+1,410 mi
- 21/04/2026120,333 mi
Average of roughly 1,400 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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