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YE08 XXK

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

164,380 mi
Last recorded164,380 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 XXK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 164,380 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 149,346 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 141,720 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 131,021 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 131,020 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 124,157 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 115,799 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 113,709 miles

EML on

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 111,006 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 106,592 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 101,590 miles

EML on

Pass 18 May 2016 96,715 miles

EML on

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)

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

both rear tyres worn out of shape

Pass 8 May 2015 91,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 85,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 80,701 miles

both rear tyres are staggered on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2012 71,014 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 55,871 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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YE08 XXK is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YE08 XXK, 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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YE08 XXK is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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