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DY08 FUV

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

204,107 mi
Last recorded204,107 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 FUV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 204,107 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 186,158 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 186,094 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play ball joint to rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 167,916 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 144,425 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Nsr and Osr (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 138,662 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 138,661 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 130,215 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 130,215 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 124,538 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 113,225 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 103,377 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 29 May 2014 81,542 miles

o/s/rear tyre inner tread [stepped featherd ] and on 3mm

Pass 25 Apr 2013 65,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2013 65,929 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 52,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 40,087 miles

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

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

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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DY08 FUV is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DY08 FUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY08 FUV registered?

DY08 FUV is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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