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YL57 LJX

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,060 mi
Last recorded141,060 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 LJX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 141,060 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 133,464 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 18 Oct 2021 130,765 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 130,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 125,717 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 123,642 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 111,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 111,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm - 225/50z17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources insecure - removed to stop falling off (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 99,504 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 88,370 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,082 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 78,082 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 65,290 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 55,403 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 45,146 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 35,357 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 LJX 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 YL57 LJX, 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 YL57 LJX registered?

YL57 LJX is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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The MOT history for YL57 LJX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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