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VN08 YLU

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,658 mi
Last recorded141,658 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 YLU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 141,658 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 137,241 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 137,241 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 133,957 miles

coolant level below min coolant staining on n/s of engine

knock in steering

Pass 9 Jul 2019 126,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 126,060 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 121,449 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 110,249 miles

EML is on

Service over due

Fail 30 Aug 2017 110,244 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

EML is on

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Service over due

Pass 1 Sep 2016 95,817 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eml iluminated

Pass 28 May 2015 75,130 miles

Engine malfunction lamp on

N/s/f position lamp slightly dim

Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,206 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 45,962 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 May 2013 45,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2012 34,554 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 34,554 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 31,254 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 31,177 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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VN08 YLU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VN08 YLU, 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 VN08 YLU registered?

VN08 YLU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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