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YF08 RXV

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,959 mi
Last recorded171,959 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 RXV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 171,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 170,867 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction light flashing (1.1.6 (e))

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

Front Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. DPF has been cut open and welded (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust flexi pipe major leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letter size incorrect (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front subframe bushes worn, split

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

Offside Front subframe bushes worn, split

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

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Spare tyre defective tyre flat ()

Pass 13 Sep 2022 149,978 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 149,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 143,338 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 132,689 miles

Nearside Front fog inop

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

Fail 29 May 2019 132,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog inop

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 113,967 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 113,967 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel pump on back of head (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2017 94,579 miles

Rear wiper

Pass 12 May 2016 86,314 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 77,131 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 77,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 70,827 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 65,919 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 60,709 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 May 2011 51,212 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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YF08 RXV is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YF08 RXV, 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 YF08 RXV registered?

YF08 RXV is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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