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BG08 YLE

2008 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,399 mi
Last recorded170,399 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 YLE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 170,399 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 170,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 161,215 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 149,541 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 136,878 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 126,578 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 125,717 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 125,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 120,354 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 114,389 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 107,295 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 101,137 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 101,137 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 95,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 88,859 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 77,440 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 65,838 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 58,328 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 58,175 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 52,255 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 51,590 miles

o/s/r door does not open from inside

Pass 9 May 2011 42,313 miles

offside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

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 YLE is a 2008 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BG08 YLE, 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 BG08 YLE registered?

BG08 YLE is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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