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DG03 YES

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,726 mi
Last recorded60,726 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 YES
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 60,726 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant under engine n/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level below minimum

Fail 29 Oct 2021 60,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant under engine n/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level below minimum

Pass 28 Oct 2020 49,059 miles

SERVICE LIGHT ON >> SERVICE NOW DUE

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning light ib ON

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R INNER BALD + GOING OUT OF SHAPE >> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F INNER WORN >> ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 39,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 39,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 31,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 31,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 22,604 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 13,638 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 13,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 11,752 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 10,350 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 8,661 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 11,094 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 11,094 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DG03 YES is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG03 YES, 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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DG03 YES is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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