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WV08 YAJ

2008 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,260 mi
Last recorded206,260 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 YAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 206,260 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 196,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 196,250 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 184,370 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 171,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 163,173 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 154,119 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 147,674 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 14 Jan 2020 147,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 137,210 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 125,067 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 125,067 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 107,259 miles

Central Rear seatbelt receiver requires cleaning out

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 94,342 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 94,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fog lamp (1.9.4)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 80,745 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Dec 2013 67,553 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 67,553 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 51,443 miles

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

both front and offside rear tyre close to wearbars

Pass 22 Jun 2011 41,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WV08 YAJ is a 2008 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc 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 WV08 YAJ, 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 WV08 YAJ registered?

WV08 YAJ is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 29 June 2008.

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