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YJ08 CLD

2008 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

177,946 mi
Last recorded177,946 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 177,946 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 172,813 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 158,630 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 143,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil light mist both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 135,920 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged but has no effect on emitted lamps

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall splitting but not revealing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2021 135,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged but has no effect on emitted lamps

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall splitting but not revealing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 124,459 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged centre rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2019 112,677 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 112,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator worn through sensor wires (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. offside/centre (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pad wear warning light on

Pass 12 Nov 2018 101,397 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 89,871 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 81,542 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 81,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 72,560 miles

Both rear tyres inner sidewalls cracking

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 63,615 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 63,615 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 55,389 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bulb failer light on

front tyres 2-3mm approx

Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,684 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

some wear in o/s & n/s/rear brake discs

Pass 27 Aug 2011 34,120 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 CLD is a 2008 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CLD, 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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YJ08 CLD is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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