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A5 YTP

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,406 mi
Last recorded172,406 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 YTP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 172,406 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 172,108 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 167,563 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 163,744 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 157,705 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2019 153,019 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 150,569 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 150,569 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 144,911 miles

Under tray Insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2016 33,106 miles

Both N/S Front Top Control Arm Bushes Cracking.. No Excessive Movement

O/S Front Top Control Arm Bushes Cracking.. No Excessive Movement

Fail 25 Aug 2016 133,104 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both N/S Front Top Control Arm Bushes Cracking.. No Excessive Movement

O/S Front Top Control Arm Bushes Cracking.. No Excessive Movement

Pass 14 Aug 2015 117,938 miles

offside front tyre nail in tread punctured

undershields fitted unable to see all testable items

Pass 4 Aug 2014 105,067 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate has a slight crack

Pass 27 Aug 2013 92,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 73,585 miles

Fuel flap does not close

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 55,205 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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A5 YTP is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 90,826 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 YTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A5 YTP registered?

A5 YTP is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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