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L8 MYO

2002 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests41 (33 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate80.5%

Mileage

82,239 mi
Last recorded82,239 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 MYO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

33 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 82,239 miles

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar D-Bush worn

Offside Rear Anti roll bar D-bush worn

Pass 22 Nov 2025 117,292 miles

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2025 82,171 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 113,261 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 113,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 20 Jan 2024 74,354 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 74,354 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 106,354 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 99,848 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 59,134 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 58,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 98,743 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 94,632 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 56,861 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 90,071 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 54,891 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 82,476 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 52,936 miles

engine management light on

Fail 8 Dec 2017 52,936 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Aug 2017 74,739 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a slight flat spot

Fail 15 Aug 2017 74,739 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a slight flat spot

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 51,067 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 51,043 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 67,411 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 49,218 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 58,889 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 58,889 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 46,505 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 49,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 46,054 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 42,473 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 29,219 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 29,017 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 33,381 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 29,472 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 28,048 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 24,699 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 21,889 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 21,889 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 18,952 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 15,829 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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L8 MYO is a 2002 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.5%.

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 L8 MYO, 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 24 years old, this Audi A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L8 MYO is a 2002 Audi A5, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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