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BG08 YKY

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,550 mi
Last recorded148,550 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 YKY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 148,550 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 144,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 141,309 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 141,305 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 129,513 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 116,020 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

clean emissions

engine covers fitted

front tyres wearing on edges

pad warning light on

Pass 18 May 2018 98,442 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slight tread lifting

engine covers fitted

rear discs poor condition

rear pads worn low

Pass 31 May 2017 80,647 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2016 78,607 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre perished and worn to 3mm tread

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished and worn to 3mm tread

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 6 Dec 2016 78,607 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre perished and worn to 3mm tread

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished and worn to 3mm tread

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 17 Dec 2015 69,027 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 69,027 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 60,367 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 60,363 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 52,603 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 52,598 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 45,820 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 45,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 38,394 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 37,856 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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BG08 YKY is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,996cc 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 BG08 YKY, 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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BG08 YKY is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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