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YM08 GFA

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,054 mi
Last recorded159,054 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 159,054 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 159,053 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 155,648 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 147,315 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Upper Arm Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 147,309 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Upper Arm Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 144,187 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper Front Ball Joint Dust Cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 141,656 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 139,409 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 133,015 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 120,662 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 103,373 miles

E.M.L light on

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 87,480 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 75,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 63,659 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight cut in n/s rear tyre side wall

Pass 15 Dec 2012 58,083 miles

nsf tyre inside edge heavily worn

osf tyre inside edge heavily worn

Pass 25 Jul 2011 39,018 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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YM08 GFA 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 GFA, 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 GFA registered?

YM08 GFA is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is YM08 GFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM08 GFA 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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