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LC08 XYL

2008 Audi S6

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,339 mi
Last recorded129,339 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S681,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 XYL
MakeAudi
ModelS6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 129,339 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 129,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 122,285 miles

Exhaust mounting defective flange bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 May 2024 122,285 miles

Exhaust mounting defective flange bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 122,221 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested condition of front tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2653519 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2653519 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded restricted view but strongly suspect the very last coil at the bottom is broken-advise inspection (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front exhaust joint, bolts-1 of 3 broken

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

nearside and offside undertray damage

Pass 31 Mar 2023 111,918 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 107,411 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 101,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 101,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 90,665 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 90,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 82,002 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 78,564 miles

Exhaust flange joint nuts corroded

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

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Nearside rear (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 66,931 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 58,291 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 46,702 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 36,621 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 27,967 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 18,188 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 8,874 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S6?

Based on 5,068 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
5,549
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 111
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 60
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 49
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LC08 XYL is a 2008 Audi S6 in Grey with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Audi S6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 81,074 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 S6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC08 XYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Audi S6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LC08 XYL registered?

LC08 XYL is a 2008 Audi S6, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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