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YS08 VSG

2008 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

171,595 mi
Last recorded171,595 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 VSG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 171,595 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 171,595 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2026 169,525 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 169,525 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 152,448 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 135,450 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 118,345 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 105,901 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 102,265 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 102,265 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 94,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 94,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 88,747 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 88,747 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 84,517 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 79,905 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 79,905 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 74,799 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 69,986 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 66,899 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 56,484 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 56,484 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 46,791 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 38,041 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 VSG is a 2008 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VSG, 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 VSG registered?

YS08 VSG is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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