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YN08 VGX

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,669 mi
Last recorded119,669 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 VGX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 119,669 miles

Central Front Exhaust Slightly insucure

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

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust Heat sheild loose

Pass 2 May 2024 114,901 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 109,563 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve slightly loose clamp split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (245/40r18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 105,253 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 105,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 99,521 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 99,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 96,618 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 92,076 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 87,160 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 81,995 miles

underbody covers fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2017 81,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/zr18 (4.1.E.1)

underbody covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 76,400 miles

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

exhaust emissions too low to register

Pass 17 Mar 2015 69,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres badly perrished

Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 18 Mar 2014 58,782 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2013 49,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 39,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,773 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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YN08 VGX is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YN08 VGX, 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 YN08 VGX registered?

YN08 VGX is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is YN08 VGX safe to buy?

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