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Y29 ARJ

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

242,992 mi
Last recorded242,992 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY29 ARJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 242,992 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 227,530 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front undertray fitted

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear heatshield loose

Fail 16 Nov 2024 227,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear Brake Disc's Has Slight Lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine Cover & Under Tray's Fitted

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2023 338,345 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 306,806 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 306,806 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 174,032 miles

advise both front tyres inside edge

Pass 12 Nov 2020 170,030 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 170,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 156,277 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 145,027 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 145,027 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 131,632 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 117,332 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2015 106,213 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2015 106,211 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 95,315 miles

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 6 Sep 2013 82,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 82,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 68,652 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 58,210 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall, not to cords.

Offside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall, not to cords.

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

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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Y29 ARJ is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,967cc 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 Y29 ARJ, 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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Y29 ARJ is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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