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YA57 AXS

2008 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,945 mi
Last recorded202,945 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 AXS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 202,945 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract on last part

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2018 192,478 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Fail 3 Apr 2018 192,478 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 182,966 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 182,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

instrument panel indicating handbrake fault

Pass 4 Apr 2016 174,158 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 174,158 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

1 litre 5/30 fully added for emissions test.

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Items removed from drivers view.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 159,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 141,233 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 141,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2013 121,970 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 121,970 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2012 102,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 102,705 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 89,275 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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YA57 AXS is a 2008 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YA57 AXS, 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 YA57 AXS registered?

YA57 AXS is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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