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YS08 VGX

2008 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

288,232 mi
Last recorded288,232 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 VGX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 288,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 275,541 miles

Nearside Rear brake hose slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear brake hose slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 260,495 miles

E.M.L Light On

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Upper Inner Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Upper Inner Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 245,279 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 245,279 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 229,763 miles

Front upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 213,635 miles

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

front upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2014 213,635 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2013 198,470 miles

Front suspension top arms N/S & O/s inner bushes detreiated.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 182,203 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 182,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 155,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VGX is a 2008 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VGX, 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 VGX registered?

YS08 VGX is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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