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BL57 YSG

2008 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,231 mi
Last recorded169,231 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 YSG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 169,231 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 153,820 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 138,840 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 124,827 miles

Front pads req when light comes on

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 124,827 miles

Front pads req when light comes on

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 124,814 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn on edges and side walls perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 122,918 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edges and perishing and low on pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 122,453 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve is heavily deteriorated

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre has worn bald on inner and outer edges

front under tray is missing

Fail 26 Sep 2020 122,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre valve is heavily deteriorated

Offside Front tyre has worn bald on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front under tray is missing

Pass 29 Sep 2019 117,278 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2018 110,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Sep 2017 106,104 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Sep 2017 106,104 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Sep 2016 100,668 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 97,624 miles

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

child seat is fitted to offside rear seat, adult seatbelt was not fully inspected.

engine covers fitted.

offside front tyre has worn bald on inside edge.

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle.

Fail 5 Sep 2014 92,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small cut in offside front tyre wall.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 92,944 miles

small cut in offside front tyre wall.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 86,726 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 71,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2011 67,796 miles

front brake discs worn on inner faces

rear inner brake pads low, discs worn.

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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BL57 YSG is a 2008 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL57 YSG, 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 BL57 YSG registered?

BL57 YSG is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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