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YS55 DEE

2008 Audi A6

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests36 (31 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate86.1%

Mileage

160,076 mi
Last recorded160,076 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 DEE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

31 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 160,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2026 178,888 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine coolant leak-covers fitted and under trays

Pass 20 Jun 2025 172,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine coolant leak

Pass 21 Jun 2024 162,752 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 162,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm +Cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2023 153,803 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 149,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slit inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 139,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2022 135,536 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 135,534 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 134,225 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 126,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 117,014 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 128,544 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 106,208 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 121,508 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 121,508 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 110,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 95,900 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 90,052 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 90,051 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn and damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2017 97,693 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 85,682 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 87,764 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 76,258 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 75,139 miles

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 4 Oct 2014 62,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Mar 2014 60,736 miles

low emmisions no print out

Pass 27 Sep 2013 46,314 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 52,660 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012

front suspension 'c' links, bushes worn and splitting

undertray rear section partially missing

Pass 14 Mar 2012 33,901 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 26,427 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 23,496 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 23,496 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 18,481 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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YS55 DEE is a 2008 Audi A6 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.1%.

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 YS55 DEE, 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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YS55 DEE is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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