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AE08 SYY

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

210,470 mi
Last recorded210,470 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SYY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 210,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 200,264 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 182,343 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 175,005 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 150,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 133,604 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 13 Dec 2017 119,825 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 112,876 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 112,733 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 105,709 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 88,750 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 75,574 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 50,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2013 50,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 27,874 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 23,015 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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AE08 SYY is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE08 SYY, 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 AE08 SYY registered?

AE08 SYY is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is AE08 SYY safe to buy?

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