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YB08 XYY

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,524 mi
Last recorded122,524 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 XYY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 122,524 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 122,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 117,227 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 117,227 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 outer sidewall damaged exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2023 110,918 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 107,851 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 107,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 102,004 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 101,959 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 17 Aug 2020 98,121 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The front upper inner front arm bush has split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The front upper inner rear arm bush has split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The front upper inner front arm bush has split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The front upper inner rear arm bush has split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 93,324 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 86,401 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 79,492 miles

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

Offside Rear o/s/r lamp has condensation inside lamp

Pass 16 Aug 2016 71,747 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 63,656 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 55,582 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 46,541 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,520 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 24,520 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 XYY is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver 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 XYY, 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 XYY registered?

YB08 XYY is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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