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2008 Audi A6 2.7L Diesel · OY08 AFZ

OY08 AFZ

2008 Audi A6 (2.7L, diesel). First registered 23 May 2008. Recorded mileage 128,815 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
AUDI A6
Year / Origin
2008 · Oxford
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 07 Sept 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
Recorded Mileage
128,815 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 07 Sept 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Mar 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
2698cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passes over the last four years. The most recent inspection conducted on 9 September 2025 at 128,815 miles resulted in no recorded defects, following an anomalous failure just ten days prior on 30 August 2025 at 128,746 miles. Because the failure record lists no specific defects, this suggests an administrative error or a minor sensor issue that was rectified immediately, rather than a systemic mechanical failure. The mileage pattern remains remarkably consistent for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,156 miles per year. Between August 2022 (118,310 miles) and September 2025 (128,815 miles), the car covered 10,505 miles, indicating a steady and predictable usage rate. This relatively low annual mileage typically mitigates wear on heavy drivetrain components and braking assemblies, though it increases the likelihood of age-related degradation in rubber hoses and fluid hoses regardless of the distance travelled. Given the lack of recorded advisories or faults in the provided history, a buyer should focus on age-related components that MOT tests do not always catch until they become critical. Inspect the chassis for structural corrosion, particularly on the subframe and mounting points, as these Audi models are prone to rust over two decades. You should also examine the suspension bushings for cracking and check the brake calipers for binding, as low mileage can sometimes lead to seized components or perished seals that would not yet have triggered a standard MOT failure.
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OY08 AFZ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
  • 128,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT

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OY08 AFZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 16:24
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi A6 (OY08 AFZ) between August 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 September 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: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 26 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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OY08 AFZ Mileage History

  1. 24/08/2022118,310 mi
  2. 29/08/2023122,448 mi+4,138 mi
  3. 28/08/2024126,603 mi+4,155 mi
  4. 30/08/2025128,746 mi+2,143 mi
  5. 09/09/2025128,815 mi+69 mi

Average of roughly 3,450 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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✗ Outstanding recall notice
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