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AC08 YZJ

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,708 mi
Last recorded133,708 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 YZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 133,708 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Under-tray slightly insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2024 122,314 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 122,021 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 111,753 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 101,016 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 101,015 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2021 98,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 98,076 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 90,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 85,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 85,855 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 81,585 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light displaying a fault

Fail 29 Jun 2017 81,582 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light displaying a fault

Pass 30 Jun 2016 74,938 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 67,863 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 67,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,468 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 48,439 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 40,151 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 29,692 miles

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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AC08 YZJ is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AC08 YZJ, 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.

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What year was AC08 YZJ registered?

AC08 YZJ is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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