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YY57 UMS

2008 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

248,691 mi
Last recorded248,691 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 UMS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 248,691 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule os and ns front , advise replacement (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear body/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play os and ns front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns front upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

os rear outer sill slightly distorted

Fail 23 May 2019 248,691 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule os and ns front , advise replacement (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear body/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play os and ns front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns front upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

os rear outer sill slightly distorted

Fail 4 Feb 2019 246,545 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule os and ns front advise replacement (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear body/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play os and ns front lower( front arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns front upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

os rear outer sill distorted

Pass 21 Feb 2018 233,249 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1n)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns front upper (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted under car , restricted view of components

ns front tyre sidewall has damage in two places one which has been glued possibly damaged to cords

os rear outer sill slightly distorted

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 12 Feb 2018 232,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1n)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns front upper (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted under car , restricted view of components

os rear outer sill slightly distorted

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2017 209,906 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 1 Mar 2017 209,906 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 3 Mar 2016 185,670 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded os and n front (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint os and ns front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns front upper (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on edges and have slight side wall damage

fuel cooler is damp possibly oiled for protection or very slight fuel weep

oil level low

Fail 26 Feb 2016 185,140 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded os and n front (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint os and ns front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns front upper (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on edges and have slight side wall damage

fuel cooler is damp possibly oiled for protection or very slight fuel weep

oil level low

Pass 2 Feb 2015 164,368 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

fuel cooler pipes are damp possibly oiled for protection or weeping slightly. advise removal of under trays to check further

os rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

Fail 16 Jan 2015 163,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light lit on dash possiby front inner brake pads worn

front brake discs slightly corroded

ns front tyre wearing on edges and close to limit

os front tyre wearing on outer edge

os resr shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2014 147,274 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 123,755 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 96,772 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 76,680 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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YY57 UMS is a 2008 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UMS, 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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YY57 UMS is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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