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WK58 YBL

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,749 mi
Last recorded109,749 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK58 YBL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 109,749 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 109,747 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine noisy and rattling

Pass 19 May 2022 104,558 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts and bearings noisey during lock to lock checks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 104,553 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush.(rear of 2 arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both rear inner side lamps (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts and bearings noisey during lock to lock checks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 100,055 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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 24 Feb 2020 97,782 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 97,778 miles

Brake performance not tested due to very dangerous condition of n/s front tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strongly advise to replace, possibility of disc fluctuation on brake test retest after tyre issues sorted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strongly advise to replace with pads. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 90,863 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 84,222 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 84,222 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleve insecure (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 76,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 70,103 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 70,103 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 62,656 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 62,656 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 55,590 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 47,316 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 47,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 38,535 miles

all tyres on legal limit

Pass 16 Nov 2011 30,370 miles

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

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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WK58 YBL is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WK58 YBL, 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 WK58 YBL registered?

WK58 YBL is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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