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DA08 DYD

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,879 mi
Last recorded98,879 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 DYD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 98,879 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

Coolant pipe rubbing on bottle slightly

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm (bent) balljoint dust cover slightly damaged

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm (bent) balljoint dust cover slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 98,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad warning light on dash

Coolant pipe rubbing on bottle slightly

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm (bent) balljoint dust cover slightly damaged

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm (bent) balljoint dust cover slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 86,176 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 77,329 miles

offside headlamp washer staying out.

Fail 19 Aug 2016 77,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside headlamp washer staying out.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 65,361 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 50,870 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 41,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear tyres tread stepped, O/S/R tyre has a cut to tread area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 35,456 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 26,083 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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DA08 DYD is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA08 DYD, 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 DA08 DYD registered?

DA08 DYD is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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