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DY58 SKV

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,462 mi
Last recorded139,462 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 SKV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 139,462 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm, uneven wear

Offside Rear tyre crack in tread and sidewalls , slight runout

front brake discs poor condition

oil leaks

Fail 12 Nov 2018 139,458 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning lamp on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre 3mm ,uneven wear

Offside Rear tyre crack in tread and sidewalls , slight runout

front brake discs poor condition

oil leaks

Pass 30 Oct 2017 135,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and void of tread on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cut in outer sidewall but no visible cords,also perished

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

both front wiper blades starting to smear slightly

Fail 29 Oct 2017 135,243 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and void of tread on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cut in outer sidewall but no visible cords,also perished

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

both front wiper blades starting to smear slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2016 127,297 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 115,756 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2015 115,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 104,508 miles

ns inner front disc corroded

osouter rear tyre wall cut

Pass 3 Nov 2012 97,871 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 85,704 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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DY58 SKV is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DY58 SKV, 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 DY58 SKV registered?

DY58 SKV is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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