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YA08 GZE

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,392 mi
Last recorded162,392 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 GZE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 162,392 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 162,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front tyre tread 2.4mm

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

wipers worn

Pass 18 Nov 2015 141,011 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 141,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 123,707 miles

front brake discs worn

front link rods deteriorating

osr shocker stained with oil

wipers poor

Fail 24 Nov 2014 123,707 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

front link rods deteriorating

nsr tyre perished and unevenly worn

osr shocker stained with oil

wipers poor

Pass 25 Nov 2013 105,996 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 105,996 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

centre lap buckle sticking

Pass 29 Nov 2012 86,401 miles

front discs worn

rear discs corroded

slight feathering nsr tyre

Fail 29 Nov 2012 86,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs worn

rear discs corroded

slight feathering nsr tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2011 65,438 miles

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

centre lap strap buckle stiff operation

Fail 2 Dec 2011 65,438 miles

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

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

STRONG ADVISE N/S/R TYRE TREAD LOW & BADLY DISTORTED

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

centre lap strap buckle stiff operation

n/s screen wash poor

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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YA08 GZE is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YA08 GZE, 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 YA08 GZE registered?

YA08 GZE is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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