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YY08 NUX

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,870 mi
Last recorded158,870 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 NUX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 158,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 154,271 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 154,271 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated and slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 148,054 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 140,094 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 140,079 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2019 127,977 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 127,977 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 118,544 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2018 118,544 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 106,098 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 96,270 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 81,196 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 67,982 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 60,236 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 51,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2011 42,088 miles

advise corrosion front os disc

advise rear discs corrosion rear pads getting low

Fail 24 May 2011 42,088 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise corrosion front os disc

advise rear discs corrosion rear pads getting low

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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YY08 NUX is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YY08 NUX, 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 YY08 NUX registered?

YY08 NUX is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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