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Y3 RAN

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

173,985 mi
Last recorded173,985 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 RAN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 173,985 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 173,973 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ALL LAMPS (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 157,346 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 157,346 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 144,382 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 130,917 miles

Nearside Front tyre cuts to outer sidewall

Pass 16 Jan 2018 121,619 miles

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

Front upper suspension arm bush's slight cracking

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 121,619 miles

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

Front upper suspension arm bush's slight cracking

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 113,469 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2.8mm

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear inner edges

Pass 2 Feb 2016 106,027 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight uneven wear inner edges

engine check light on

Fail 2 Feb 2016 106,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight uneven wear inner edges

engine check light on

Pass 22 Jan 2015 97,188 miles

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2014 90,374 miles

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

offside rear tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2014 90,374 miles

offside rear tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2012 77,837 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 71,174 miles

Off side front tyre inner tread wearing low.

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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Y3 RAN is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y3 RAN, 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 Y3 RAN registered?

Y3 RAN is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 11 October 2008.

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