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YF08 VLC

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,084 mi
Last recorded201,084 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 VLC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 201,084 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 311,657 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 311,657 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 187,592 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 187,592 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 176,221 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 169,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 162,123 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 162,123 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 154,386 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut on it but not deep enough to expose cord

Nearside Front tyre cut on it but nit deep enough to expose cord

Pass 18 Jul 2015 146,042 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

rear both seat belt not been checked beacouse child seat

Fail 18 Jul 2015 146,042 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

rear both seat belt not been checked beacouse child seat

Pass 14 Jul 2014 120,115 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 91,054 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 64,253 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,775 miles

Nearside Front 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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YF08 VLC is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLC, 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 YF08 VLC registered?

YF08 VLC is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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