2008 Audi A6 3.0L Diesel · YR08 XGF
2008 Audi A6 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 220,000 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 220,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YR08 XGF Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 220,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR08 XGF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi A6 (YR08 XGF) between March 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
YR08 XGF Mileage History
- 21/03/201152,323 mi
- 22/03/201271,261 mi+18,938 mi
- 22/03/201271,261 mi
- 18/03/201389,404 mi+18,143 mi
- 08/03/2014106,318 mi+16,914 mi
- 26/02/2015120,492 mi+14,174 mi
- 08/03/2016137,535 mi+17,043 mi
- 03/03/2017150,275 mi+12,740 mi
- 17/03/2018161,745 mi+11,470 mi
- 07/03/2019173,645 mi+11,900 mi
- 16/03/2020183,926 mi+10,281 mi
- 19/03/2021188,076 mi+4,150 mi
- 19/03/2022202,338 mi+14,262 mi
- 26/03/2022202,339 mi+1 mi
- 20/03/2023211,029 mi+8,690 mi
- 25/03/2024214,876 mi+3,847 mi
- 20/03/2025217,360 mi+2,484 mi
- 20/03/2026220,000 mi+2,640 mi
Average of roughly 11,180 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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