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YB08 XYF

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,227 mi
Last recorded164,227 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 XYF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 164,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all Four (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 157,515 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 151,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front head lamp lose/mount broken

Pass 16 Nov 2022 143,504 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 143,502 miles

Headlamp insecure top brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 135,430 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2020 124,226 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 124,156 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 116,160 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 102,650 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering reservoir over filled (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 102,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative adjuster not working (4.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering reservoir over filled (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 94,948 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 89,399 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 80,731 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 75,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 75,214 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 71,061 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 65,331 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 57,657 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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YB08 XYF is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YB08 XYF, 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 YB08 XYF registered?

YB08 XYF is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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