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YA57 UZW

2008 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

173,790 mi
Last recorded173,790 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 UZW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 173,790 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and Lower Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 154,742 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 154,742 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 138,100 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 125,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 111,005 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 111,005 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 108,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 106,609 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 106,609 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 105,557 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 105,557 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 104,673 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 103,424 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 103,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 99,977 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 95,378 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 95,378 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 93,011 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 93,011 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 89,922 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 87,123 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UZW is a 2008 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UZW, 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 UZW registered?

YA57 UZW is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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