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YK08 VGZ

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

191,692 mi
Last recorded191,692 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 VGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 191,692 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 187,096 miles

Front Tyres have inner and outer wear

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

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

underbody has surface corrosion.

Pass 26 Oct 2021 176,830 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 167,735 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 167,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2019 155,983 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 145,427 miles

DPF filter tampered with

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine light on

Fail 10 May 2018 145,304 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

DPF filter tampered with

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2017 135,893 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 1 Jun 2016 127,738 miles

Both rear bump stops broken

Pass 16 Jun 2015 114,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smoke readings high

Pass 30 Mar 2014 108,258 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2014 108,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 94,190 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jun 2012 90,757 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 77,818 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 77,818 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 70,989 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 70,989 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YK08 VGZ is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YK08 VGZ, 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 YK08 VGZ registered?

YK08 VGZ is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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