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YG08 AXO

2008 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,213 mi
Last recorded170,213 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 AXO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 170,213 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 167,717 miles

Oil leak

Under guard loose

Windscreen damaged on limit

Wiper arms need adjusting

Fail 27 Nov 2020 167,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres on 3mm

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

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

Oil leak

Under guard loose

Windscreen damaged on limit

Wiper arms need adjusting

Pass 6 Dec 2019 165,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

windscreen damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2018 158,942 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar outer link top joint slight play

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges of treads

Pass 27 Nov 2017 151,579 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 151,579 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 140,902 miles

front brake discs well worn

n/s/r 1 of 2 sides not working

n/s/r tyre close to limit

n/s/r tyre smooth on inner edge

o/s/r tyre close to limit

service due

Pass 9 Mar 2016 135,170 miles

Front disc's pitted

Nearside Rear tyre out of shaped

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear wheel damaged on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2015 128,557 miles

Washers need adjustment

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 11 Mar 2014 122,587 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 117,220 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre at edge of tread

Pass 21 Feb 2013 117,220 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre at edge of tread

Pass 24 Feb 2012 111,019 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 111,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 103,472 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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YG08 AXO is a 2008 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc 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 YG08 AXO, 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 YG08 AXO registered?

YG08 AXO is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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