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YE58 AEA

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,623 mi
Last recorded153,623 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE58 AEA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 153,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 153,422 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 142,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 142,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 133,177 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear bald outer edge and perishing

Fail 8 Sep 2022 133,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing

Offside Rear bald outer edge and perishing

Pass 11 Sep 2021 124,752 miles

both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2020 119,830 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 119,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 118,275 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 116,081 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 112,650 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 106,336 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 102,313 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2014 93,968 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 83,970 miles

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

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

unable to test emissions as emissions to low

Fail 10 Oct 2013 83,969 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

unable to test emissions as emissions to low

Pass 2 Oct 2012 73,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have stepped treads but they are wearing more on the inner edges

nearside rear tyre has 2 splits on the inner sidewall that are close together and quite deep

rear brake pads are getting low

rear centre seatbelt stalk would benefit from some attention as it require help to engage

rear number plate is coming unstuck

smoke emissions cannot be measured as they are too low for the Diesel Smoke Meter

Pass 20 Oct 2011 57,487 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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YE58 AEA is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YE58 AEA, 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 YE58 AEA registered?

YE58 AEA is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is YE58 AEA safe to buy?

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