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YL57 TZN

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,354 mi
Last recorded162,354 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 TZN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 162,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 147,320 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 147,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 130,679 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 130,679 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 118,316 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 117,553 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 117,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35ZR19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35ZR19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35ZR19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 103,666 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 103,666 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 98,803 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 87,599 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 72,153 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 56,424 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 37,195 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 35,638 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 TZN is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL57 TZN, 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 TZN registered?

YL57 TZN is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 27 February 2008.

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