2008 Audi A6 2.7L Diesel · YK08 RTU
2008 Audi A6 (2.7L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 251,836 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 251,836 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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YK08 RTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 24/04/2026
- 251,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK08 RTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi A6 (YK08 RTU) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o”; “Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen cleans roof good (3.5 (a”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ou”.
YK08 RTU Mileage History
- 05/02/2024238,292 mi
- 06/02/2024238,302 mi+10 mi
- 21/02/2025243,493 mi+5,191 mi
- 21/02/2025243,493 mi
- 24/04/2026251,836 mi+8,343 mi
Average of roughly 6,116 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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