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YY08 THF

2008 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

182,649 mi
Last recorded182,649 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 THF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 182,649 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 178,984 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 172,436 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 168,547 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 161,740 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 161,739 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 149,678 miles

Nearside Front 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))

engine cover fitted

large under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2017 132,764 miles

engine cover fitted

large under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2016 118,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2016 118,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 103,248 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 103,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 83,567 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 83,567 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 63,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 45,356 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 30,454 miles

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish not to chords yet.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 30,454 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish not to chords yet.

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 THF is a 2008 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 THF, 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 THF registered?

YY08 THF is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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