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AM08 YWT

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

197,511 mi
Last recorded197,511 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YWT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 197,511 miles

under-side corroded in places

Pass 3 Feb 2025 197,494 miles

Offside Rear lens cracked

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2024 197,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 195,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm inner bush splitting/perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm inner bush splitting/perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Inner section surface damaged. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm inner bush splitting/perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm inner bush splitting/perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Inner section surface damaged. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 186,096 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper, front most arm inner bush perishing/splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper, rear most arm inner bush perishing/splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer tail light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface surface not very reflective (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper, front most arm inner bush perishing/splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper, rear most arm inner bush perishing/splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 175,834 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 170,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear outer position lamp does not work

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very heavily on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 170,211 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear outer position lamp does not work

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very heavily on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 161,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer position lamp not working

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 161,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer position lamp not working

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 151,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 138,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear outer position lamp does not work

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

signs of a possible fuel leak, but no visible leak observed during the test

Fail 11 Sep 2017 138,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear outer position lamp does not work

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

signs of a possible fuel leak, but no visible leak observed during the test

Pass 22 Sep 2016 125,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 125,235 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 115,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear outer LED position lamp very dim

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

Fail 17 Sep 2015 115,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear outer LED position lamp very dim

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

Fail 15 Aug 2014 102,025 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside front headlamp partially insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2014 102,025 miles

offside front headlamp partially insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2013 86,769 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 80,148 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 80,148 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,578 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 43,376 miles

front to rear brake pipes not seen

front to rear fuel lines not seen

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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AM08 YWT is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AM08 YWT, 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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AM08 YWT is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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