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YS08 TZY

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,646 mi
Last recorded169,646 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 TZY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 169,646 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under vehicle components general corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2018 161,465 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 152,115 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 144,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 144,065 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 136,329 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 136,329 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 126,354 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 117,567 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 117,567 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 103,310 miles

uneven wear on offside plus nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 17 Jul 2012 103,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

uneven wear on offside plus nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 16 Jul 2011 57,888 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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YS08 TZY is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YS08 TZY, 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 YS08 TZY registered?

YS08 TZY is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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