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RK08 YFV

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,595 mi
Last recorded132,595 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 YFV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 132,595 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 119,029 miles

Heat shield insecure

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))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 104,849 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2022 104,849 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2021 93,035 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 84,214 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 73,092 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2017 73,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,132 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 56,834 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 50,978 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 46,122 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 35,306 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 25,803 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 25,801 miles

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

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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RK08 YFV is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RK08 YFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK08 YFV registered?

RK08 YFV is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is RK08 YFV safe to buy?

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