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YC08 XSJ

2008 Audi A6

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

243,427 mi
Last recorded243,427 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 XSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 243,427 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 243,277 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 239,140 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 239,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 229,103 miles

Offside Rear registration plate bulb dull

Fail 27 Jan 2022 229,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 221,284 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 212,388 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 212,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 195,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 178,366 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 157,763 miles

Rear brake pads look worn low

Fail 11 Aug 2016 157,763 miles

Rear brake pads look worn low

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 148,660 miles

o/s/f electric window inop

Fail 22 Sep 2015 148,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f electric window inop

Pass 20 May 2014 139,593 miles

cover insecure o/s/r shocka

n/s/f tyre low outer edge & cracks in outer wall

Fail 13 May 2014 139,436 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

cover insecure o/s/r shocka

n/s/f tyre low outer edge & cracks in outer wall

Pass 14 May 2013 133,686 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 126,242 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 120,325 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 16 Mar 2011 120,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs badly corroded.

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated.

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 XSJ is a 2008 Audi A6 in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 XSJ, 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 XSJ registered?

YC08 XSJ is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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