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YY57 UMF

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,112 mi
Last recorded149,112 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 UMF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 149,112 miles

both rear tyres inner edges wearing/worn

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

rear reg plate insecure at o/s

wet mot

Fail 2 Jan 2018 149,109 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted down (1.8)

both rear tyres inner edges wearing/worn

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

rear reg plate insecure at o/s

wet mot

Pass 22 Dec 2016 131,364 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brakes (3.7.B.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items..

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items..

rear number plate loose at o/s

Pass 24 Nov 2015 118,897 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 118,897 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 105,176 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 94,478 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 85,739 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 85,739 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 73,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 73,036 miles

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

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

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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YY57 UMF is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YY57 UMF, 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 YY57 UMF registered?

YY57 UMF is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is YY57 UMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY57 UMF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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