MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,992 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
rear subframe corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
full underneath vehicle fitted with under-trays
Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view and o/s/f (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view and o/s/f (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (1.7.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
N/s/r driveshaft gaiter split
Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view Tinted window (8.1.2a)
O/s/r driveshaft gaiter slightly detriorated
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view Tinted window (8.1.2a)
Undertrays slightly damaged
n/s/f bottom ball joint slight play
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front bottom arms rubber bushes splitting//
both front tyres worn 2/3mm//
both rear tyres 3mm on edges//
engine warning light on dash recommend attention//
rear exhaust heat sheild loose//
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front bottom arms rubber bushes splitting//
both front tyres worn 2/3mm//
both rear tyres 3mm on edges//
engine warning light on dash recommend attention//
rear exhaust heat sheild loose//
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
EML illuminated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
chips in windscreen outside zone 'b' and under 40mm
front brake pads approx 90% worn, discs worn and lipped
front number plate deteriorating but still legible
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Audi A5?
Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S5 YHS is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 S5 YHS, 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 S5 YHS registered?
S5 YHS is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is S5 YHS safe to buy?
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