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WG08 YKX

2008 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

270,599 mi
Last recorded270,599 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 YKX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 270,599 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 270,599 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 148,033 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 136,231 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 136,189 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources ns and os (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 135,528 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front top arm bushes starting to split no play

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front advise top arm bushes starting to split no ply

advise car corroded in spots

advise front reg plate fading

advise front wipers starting to smear

advise possible misfire when rev fall down after accelerating

advise x2 front tyres good tread but splitting in inner sidewalls

Pass 15 Feb 2020 135,273 miles

Brake pad low warning on dash but pads appear to be ok

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Split around inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Split around inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Washer jet 1 of 2 jets blocked

Fail 15 Feb 2020 135,273 miles

Brake pad low warning on dash but pads appear to be ok

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Split around inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Split around inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Washer jet 1 of 2 jets blocked

Pass 25 Feb 2019 133,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 133,811 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 131,869 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2018 131,869 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2017 128,546 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitted and scored (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 11 Mar 2017 128,546 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall has cuts (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall has cuts (4.1.D.1b)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitted and scored (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2016 125,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f/ n/s/r/ tyres in side ege cracking not showing ply strong advise

Fail 27 Feb 2016 125,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f/ n/s/r/ tyres in side ege cracking not showing ply strong advise

Pass 7 Feb 2015 121,389 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 116,545 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 104,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 96,248 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 86,000 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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WG08 YKX is a 2008 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG08 YKX, 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 WG08 YKX registered?

WG08 YKX is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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