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DY08 ULX

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,389 mi
Last recorded86,389 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 86,389 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 73,849 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 70,557 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 70,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rattling coming from front of engine area

Pass 11 Sep 2019 67,611 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 64,822 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 64,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 61,810 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 59,437 miles

Engine oil level on minimum / Service indicator on

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 54,887 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 50,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2014 50,517 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice o/s/f tyre on excess cracks on centre tread

Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,156 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 47,156 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 44,421 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 42,162 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 42,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 ULX 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 70.6%.

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 ULX, 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 ULX registered?

DY08 ULX is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is DY08 ULX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 ULX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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