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YR08 VEK

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

162,637 mi
Last recorded162,637 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 VEK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 162,637 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 162,637 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 155,256 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 149,121 miles

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber upper dust cover detached, Bump stop slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2019 142,022 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 130,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall kerb damaged no cords shown

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 119,103 miles

Inner face of front brake discs corroded and worn on inner face.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall kerb damage. No cords visible.

Fail 2 Nov 2017 119,103 miles

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

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

Inner face of front brake discs corroded and worn on inner face.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall kerb damage. No cords visible.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 108,648 miles

Inner face of front brake discs corroded around outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly kerb damaged to sidewall.

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 101,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 90,671 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2013 80,538 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 54,357 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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 37,590 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 VEK is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YR08 VEK, 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 YR08 VEK registered?

YR08 VEK is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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