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YC08 CVU

2008 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

190,025 mi
Last recorded190,025 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 CVU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 190,025 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 182,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 168,650 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 168,650 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 156,505 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (both front shocks) (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 146,599 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 146,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 131,002 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 127,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 126,669 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 122,305 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 5 Aug 2015 122,305 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 16 Aug 2014 105,644 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 90,576 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 75,153 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 75,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2011 60,219 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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YC08 CVU is a 2008 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YC08 CVU, 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 YC08 CVU registered?

YC08 CVU is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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