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YY08 WZX

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,241 mi
Last recorded170,241 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 WZX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 170,241 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 170,241 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 159,087 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 159,012 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 145,958 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 131,125 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 113,068 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 100,402 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 100,401 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 78,308 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 78,308 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 63,238 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 53,464 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 45,366 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 36,386 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 36,386 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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YY08 WZX is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WZX, 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 WZX registered?

YY08 WZX is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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