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YL08 VLZ

2008 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,846 mi
Last recorded173,846 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 VLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 173,846 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 168,262 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 152,583 miles

Nearside Front headlight loose, suspect it has broken off 1 fixing

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 140,366 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 122,811 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 106,089 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 106,088 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 104,069 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 103,736 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 103,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 88,157 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 88,157 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 76,063 miles

dpf fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2012 63,964 miles

no acceleration detected

o/s & n/s rear tyres badly worn on inner tread

Fail 2 Nov 2012 63,964 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

no acceleration detected

o/s & n/s rear tyres badly worn on inner tread

Pass 11 Oct 2011 48,524 miles

Rear tyres out of shape.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 48,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear tyres out of shape.

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 VLZ is a 2008 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YL08 VLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL08 VLZ registered?

YL08 VLZ is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is YL08 VLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 VLZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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