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YB57 GWU

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,265 mi
Last recorded136,265 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 GWU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 136,265 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 115,376 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 110,611 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 108,087 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 100,722 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 92,465 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 83,647 miles

Both rear bump stops broken

Fail 25 Jul 2019 83,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear bump stops broken

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 69,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 69,162 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 62,345 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 56,521 miles

Child seats fitted

Covers under the car

Oil level low

Pass 6 Jan 2015 49,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 43,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 35,627 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2012
Pass 10 Jan 2011 20,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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YB57 GWU is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YB57 GWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB57 GWU registered?

YB57 GWU is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 9 January 2008.

Is YB57 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB57 GWU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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