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YJ08 BBD

2008 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,425 mi
Last recorded168,425 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 BBD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 168,425 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 168,423 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 160,798 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 141,061 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 136,985 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 132,541 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 132,533 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 125,265 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 118,692 miles

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

Rear lights dark

crack screen

Pass 20 Apr 2018 101,943 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 90,807 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge & small cracks,offside front tyre small cracks,

Pass 28 Oct 2016 88,258 miles

E M Light on

Fail 28 Oct 2016 88,258 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine light on

Pass 21 Aug 2015 81,422 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 74,729 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 73,913 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 66,222 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 52,716 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 52,716 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 39,551 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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YJ08 BBD is a 2008 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BBD, 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 BBD registered?

YJ08 BBD is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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