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Y90 DTR

2008 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

195,100 mi
Last recorded195,100 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY90 DTR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 195,100 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2026 195,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in o/s/f steering rack/track rod end

Pass 19 Aug 2025 186,939 miles

pin hole in o/s/f outer drive shaft boot

signs of slight oil leak

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 15 Aug 2024 177,936 miles

Front modified number plate position

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 177,725 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sunstrip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front modified number plate position

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

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

Rear heatshield lose

Pass 1 Sep 2023 169,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 157,238 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 157,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2021 149,943 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 141,289 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 141,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 141,154 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 137,218 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 131,894 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 131,769 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 123,331 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 123,331 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 111,577 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 103,556 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 103,556 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 91,205 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 86,923 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 68,779 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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Y90 DTR is a 2008 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y90 DTR, 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 Y90 DTR registered?

Y90 DTR is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is Y90 DTR safe to buy?

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