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YT08 UKX

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

242,866 mi
Last recorded242,866 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 UKX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 242,866 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 231,313 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 220,110 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 207,461 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 207,460 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 194,814 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 194,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 181,813 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 162,094 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 162,094 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 148,316 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 148,151 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 135,437 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 128,141 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 128,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 114,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on dash display indicating a fault with in the system

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 114,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on dash display indicating a fault with in the system

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 92,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front offside and nearside tyre outer sidewall rubbing beading strips damaged in places

Pass 26 Apr 2013 71,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2013 71,640 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2012 53,277 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 44,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2010 37,943 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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YT08 UKX is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YT08 UKX, 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 YT08 UKX registered?

YT08 UKX is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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