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YL08 UEM

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

223,680 mi
Last recorded223,680 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 UEM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 223,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 223,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 195,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 302,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 302,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 183,379 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 162,442 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 144,221 miles

both front anti-roll link (bushes) worn

both rear tyres perished 245/40/18y

Pass 23 Aug 2016 122,178 miles

FRONT TYRES 2.5 TO 3mm

WASH / WIPE POOR

Pass 24 Aug 2015 98,702 miles

both front tyre treads low - n/s 2.5mm o/s 3mm

both rear tyre treads on legal limit + distorted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 78,460 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 61,673 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 41,698 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 40,149 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 40,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 31,843 miles

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

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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YL08 UEM is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YL08 UEM, 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 YL08 UEM registered?

YL08 UEM is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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