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YD58 ABU

2008 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,317 mi
Last recorded93,317 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 ABU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 93,317 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 93,315 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 89,419 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 81,537 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 81,516 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 76,205 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 76,205 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 71,976 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 67,606 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 67,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 64,614 miles

Front Inner Brake disc corroded

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 64,614 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Inner Brake disc corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracked tread but no cords showing

Offside Rear Tyre has cracked tread but no cords showing

Pass 10 Jun 2016 58,695 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 58,695 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,128 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 52,969 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 47,709 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 38,026 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 24,485 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YD58 ABU is a 2008 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YD58 ABU, 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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YD58 ABU is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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