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YR08 XYJ

2008 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,289 mi
Last recorded193,289 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 XYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 193,289 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

full undertray fitted

rear axel coroded

Pass 13 Jul 2023 182,988 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 175,795 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 167,461 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre runflat others standard

Offside Rear shock damp

Rear suspension corroding

covers fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2021 167,328 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre runflat others standard

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear shock damp

Rear suspension corroding

covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2020 158,340 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 154,151 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 154,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 145,728 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 132,703 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 123,336 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 123,335 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 112,063 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 89,092 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 89,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 74,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 49,134 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 38,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XYJ is a 2008 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 106,509 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XYJ, 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 XYJ registered?

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

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