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YC58 DHM

2008 Audi A6

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,456 mi
Last recorded189,456 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 DHM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 189,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 180,107 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 180,107 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2024 167,507 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 151,505 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 151,495 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 147,886 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 143,010 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 142,810 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 137,280 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 137,280 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 120,693 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 120,693 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sight leakage from exhaust manifold

Fail 26 May 2017 120,693 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

sight leakage from exhaust manifold

Pass 5 Apr 2016 100,964 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 100,960 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 83,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR Heatshield insecure around Backbox Area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 58,716 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2012 40,451 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 31,386 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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YC58 DHM is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YC58 DHM, 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 YC58 DHM registered?

YC58 DHM is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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