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YT08 YAX

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

243,441 mi
Last recorded243,441 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 YAX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 243,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 238,349 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 227,634 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 216,033 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 216,033 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt missing buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm to front of car (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 203,803 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 193,332 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 193,331 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 183,400 miles

Engine management light on dash

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 183,297 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine management light on dash

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre pressure low

Pass 29 Sep 2016 168,791 miles

Engine management light on dash.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Upper both shocker rebound rubbers deteraited

Fail 29 Sep 2016 168,791 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light on dash.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Upper both shocker rebound rubbers deteraited

Pass 28 Sep 2015 157,270 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 157,231 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 148,845 miles

Rear Shocker bump stops worn

Pass 16 Sep 2013 140,303 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 140,298 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 130,165 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 130,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 104,578 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2011 104,578 miles

front wipers in poor condition

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 YAX is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YAX, 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 YAX registered?

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

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