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YR08 XYT

2008 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

197,346 mi
Last recorded197,346 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 197,346 miles

Central Front duall mass flywheel noisey

Fail 20 Jan 2026 197,263 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front duall mass flywheel noisey

Pass 10 Jan 2025 192,659 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 188,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 184,236 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 176,211 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 164,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (225/50ZR17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (225/50ZR17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 159,789 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 152,159 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 145,062 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres slight worn on edges

crack in front number plate

Pass 29 Sep 2016 128,489 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres slight worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2015 113,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 113,973 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 100,706 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2014 100,706 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 12 Feb 2014 90,912 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 67,667 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 44,590 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 21,616 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 XYT is a 2008 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 XYT, 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 XYT registered?

YR08 XYT is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YR08 XYT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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