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YR08 LNY

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,422 mi
Last recorded163,422 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 LNY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 163,422 miles

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

Central Front Upper engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Lower under cover fitted

Offside Lower under cover fitted

engine light on

Fail 27 Apr 2018 163,422 miles

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

Central Front Upper engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Lower under cover fitted

Offside Lower under cover fitted

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

engine light on

Pass 28 Apr 2017 151,369 miles

engine management light illuminated

undertrays fitted

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play also boot deteriorated (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear sill corroding

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 151,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play also boot deteriorated (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear sill corroding

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

engine management light illuminated

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 138,983 miles

engine management light on

n/s rear tyre scrubbing

Fail 19 Apr 2016 138,564 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

engine management light on

n/s rear tyre scrubbing

Pass 29 Apr 2015 126,123 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 114,152 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 110,878 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 80,012 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 LNY is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LNY, 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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YR08 LNY is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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