MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
248,691 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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