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CK08 YJS

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,504 mi
Last recorded168,504 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 YJS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 168,504 miles

All front upper suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake pads in poor condition

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a light misting of oil

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link rod ball joints

Fail 18 Mar 2020 167,940 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

All front upper suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Nearside front brake pads in poor condition

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 162,369 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 162,369 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 156,996 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 156,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 150,964 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 145,794 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 145,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 74,613 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre has damage to outer wall.

Fail 5 Jan 2015 74,613 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

o/s/f tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 4 Jan 2014 69,664 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 131,636 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 93,715 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 91,912 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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CK08 YJS is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CK08 YJS, 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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CK08 YJS is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 3 May 2008.

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