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YM08 GDK

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

222,832 mi
Last recorded222,832 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 GDK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 222,832 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 214,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 196,737 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sprung mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 196,732 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sprung mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 192,661 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 302,193 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (verry small oil leak) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 179,822 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 179,822 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 168,925 miles

Nearside Front sill slightly damaged

Nearside Rear tyre edge wear

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit deteriorated in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 161,469 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 153,409 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 144,828 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2014 144,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 137,128 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 115,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 91,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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YM08 GDK 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 YM08 GDK, 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 YM08 GDK registered?

YM08 GDK is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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