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WG08 YLC

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,848 mi
Last recorded144,848 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 YLC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 144,848 miles

Nearside Front bumper has slight/minor damage but not excessive.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer side. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 144,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front bumper has slight/minor damage but not excessive.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer side. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 142,080 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jul 2023 137,245 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 134,146 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 130,124 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers / undertrays fitted

oil leaks

Pass 10 Jul 2020 124,585 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 120,094 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 111,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 102,049 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 102,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 92,438 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 80,305 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 70,199 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 57,200 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 57,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,114 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 35,551 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 YLC is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLC, 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 WG08 YLC registered?

WG08 YLC is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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