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YK08 VJG

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,563 mi
Last recorded191,563 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 VJG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 191,563 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 187,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 289,243 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 osf / nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 osf / nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 167,663 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 154,739 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 149,493 miles

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

clear emission

Pass 29 Apr 2016 136,924 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 136,924 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 114,687 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Fail 30 Mar 2015 114,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 99,851 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 97,383 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 97,383 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 79,154 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 63,446 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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YK08 VJG is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YK08 VJG, 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 VJG registered?

YK08 VJG is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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