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WG57 XYA

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,363 mi
Last recorded197,363 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 XYA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 197,363 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 190,285 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 190,285 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 175,845 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 175,826 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 158,064 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear discs lipped and worn

o/s headlamp aim on lowest limit(adjuster innop)

Fail 15 Sep 2021 158,064 miles

Fuel system component leaking on or around tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear discs lipped and worn

o/s headlamp aim on lowest limit(adjuster innop)

Pass 25 Sep 2020 146,534 miles

o/s aim on lower limits(adjuster didnt work)

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 20 Sep 2019 138,949 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 125,616 miles

EML light on during test

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 111,115 miles

Engine Management Lamp on dash

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 255/35ZR19 ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 96,909 miles

Engine management light on dash

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also castled on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

TYRES - 255/35ZR19

Fail 12 Sep 2016 96,909 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine management light on dash

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also castled on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

TYRES - 255/35ZR19

Pass 15 Sep 2015 81,114 miles

Engine management light on

Nail in off side rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 68,904 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,567 miles

eml on dash

Pass 22 Sep 2012 45,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2011 34,447 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn

Pass 12 Jan 2011 24,381 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 24,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WG57 XYA is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG57 XYA, 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 WG57 XYA registered?

WG57 XYA is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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