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YP08 YZE

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,183 mi
Last recorded166,183 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 YZE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2025 166,183 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back arm of front upper arms, Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the Upper arm, Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 158,049 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 150,223 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 149,156 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 140,913 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 135,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left and right (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left and right (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 127,074 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f ,o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f ,o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 120,075 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 112,142 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 112,140 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 103,109 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 93,145 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 93,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 84,218 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 75,240 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 64,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 54,494 miles

Rear brake pads approx half worn.

Fail 2 Jun 2011 54,247 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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YP08 YZE is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YP08 YZE, 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 YP08 YZE registered?

YP08 YZE is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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