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YJ08 BAH

2008 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,974 mi
Last recorded162,974 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 BAH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 162,974 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 158,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 152,460 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 149,236 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 148,952 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 145,700 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 141,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 3 Aug 2019 138,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 138,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 133,975 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 24 Jul 2017 130,580 miles

under tray fitted unable to inspect components

Fail 24 Jul 2017 130,575 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

under tray fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 11 Aug 2016 124,461 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 124,461 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 118,103 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 118,104 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 111,511 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 105,027 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 105,025 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 98,511 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 76,816 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YJ08 BAH is a 2008 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJ08 BAH, 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 YJ08 BAH registered?

YJ08 BAH is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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