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WG57 XYT

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,142 mi
Last recorded144,142 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 144,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

Nearside Rear Lower Quarter panel slightly damaged

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 144,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

Nearside Rear Lower Quarter panel slightly damaged

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 144,081 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (front upper rear ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (front upper rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 209,675 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2021 113,269 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 113,267 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 101,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 97,117 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement on reaction bushes when breaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear on dash near side rear fog lamp not working

Fail 23 Oct 2019 97,115 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front side lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement on reaction bushes when breaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front fog lamps not working and fault on dash

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity not led like overside (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced diffrent type of lamp fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

under side heat shield in more than 2 places insecure loose

Pass 2 Jul 2018 82,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 61,504 miles

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

Under shields fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Fail 21 Jan 2016 61,504 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under shields fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 51,866 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Small crack front number plate

Fail 20 Jan 2015 51,866 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine light on

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Small crack front number plate

Pass 3 Feb 2014 44,543 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 37,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers slightly smearing

rear screen washer inop

Pass 11 Jan 2012 29,670 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 21,079 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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WG57 XYT is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WG57 XYT, 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 XYT registered?

WG57 XYT is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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