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YX08 YDP

2008 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

186,916 mi
Last recorded186,916 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 YDP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 186,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jan 2023 185,501 miles

Front Subframe bushes perished/worn but not resulting img excessive movement

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 185,497 miles

Emissions not tested Engine not up to temp cooling fans on constant (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe bushes perished/worn but not resulting img excessive movement

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 178,383 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 178,383 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 161,707 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 161,707 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 153,497 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 153,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 146,985 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 3 Jan 2019 146,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine management light on

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component on the steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 142,737 miles

engine management warning lamp on

offside rear tyre is getting low and is starting to feather (was spare wheel)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 142,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine management warning lamp on

offside rear tyre is getting low and is starting to feather (was spare wheel)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 137,147 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both outer rear seats ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 137,074 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both outer rear seats ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 131,798 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 123,765 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 112,546 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 104,956 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 85,960 miles

rear pads wearing thin on inner pads

rear tyres sawtooth but still meet mot criteria

Fail 28 Mar 2011 85,960 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear pads wearing thin on inner pads

rear tyres sawtooth but still meet mot criteria

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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YX08 YDP is a 2008 Audi A6 in Blue 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 YX08 YDP, 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 YX08 YDP registered?

YX08 YDP is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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