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YS08 VRU

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,511 mi
Last recorded113,511 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 VRU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 113,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge slightly unevenly

Fail 15 Nov 2024 113,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge slightly unevenly

Pass 17 Nov 2023 97,905 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2023 97,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 82,493 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 76,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 75,678 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

undercarriage allover slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2019 71,039 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 69,243 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 61,234 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 57,819 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 52,021 miles

Diesel emission test carried out no readings recorded.

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 48,121 miles

Emmission test done. No reading recorded.

Pass 20 Apr 2013 45,320 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 41,065 miles

diesel emmission test carried out no readings recorded

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 VRU is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver 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 YS08 VRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS08 VRU registered?

YS08 VRU is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 3 July 2008.

Is YS08 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS08 VRU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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