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YL57 LJO

2008 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,652 mi
Last recorded84,652 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 LJO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 84,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension bushes starting to de-bond

wipers blades smearing

Pass 24 Mar 2025 83,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 83,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer shoulder multiple tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured hole in subframe (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer shoulder multiple tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 82,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre Aged 2012 - cracking between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre Aged 2012 - cracking between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 81,340 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 79,314 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 79,314 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure + worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 78,295 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 76,454 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both front tyres are slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 71,833 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 69,520 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 69,462 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 67,883 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

items in boot unable to inspect

Pass 6 Jan 2016 62,576 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 63,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR tyre perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 60,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2013 52,203 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

intermittent fault on o/s/r light cluster ok at time of test

Pass 14 Jan 2013 52,203 miles

intermittent fault on o/s/r light cluster ok at time of test

Pass 13 Jan 2012 43,809 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 33,918 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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YL57 LJO is a 2008 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YL57 LJO, 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 YL57 LJO registered?

YL57 LJO is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is YL57 LJO safe to buy?

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