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YR08 HYT

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

185,403 mi
Last recorded185,403 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 HYT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 185,403 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 185,338 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 185,017 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 181,782 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 176,947 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 166,135 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 158,114 miles
Fail 9 May 2021 157,446 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 141,208 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 140,739 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 130,577 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 114,075 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 114,011 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50 r17 continental (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 100,317 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 85,509 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 85,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 71,493 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 30 Oct 2013 71,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 49,337 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 49,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,550 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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YR08 HYT is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YR08 HYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR08 HYT registered?

YR08 HYT is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is YR08 HYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 HYT shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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