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DY08 UMJ

2008 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,157 mi
Last recorded115,157 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 UMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 115,157 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 115,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Scan and cleared (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 103,181 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside, inner, upper bush(s) slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 103,181 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside, inner, upper bush(s) slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 94,406 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside, inner, upper bush(s) slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly perished - Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly perished - Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 94,406 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside, inner, upper bush(s) slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly perished - Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly perished - Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 86,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 85,243 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 81,794 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 79,344 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 79,344 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 73,224 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 67,693 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 61,001 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 51,663 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 42,031 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 39,556 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 34,745 miles

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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DY08 UMJ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DY08 UMJ, 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 DY08 UMJ registered?

DY08 UMJ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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