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Y20 DMS

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,717 mi
Last recorded162,717 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY20 DMS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 162,717 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs very badly corroded (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

exhaust center joining sleeve clamp broken

Fail 21 Jun 2017 162,697 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs very badly corroded (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

exhaust center joining sleeve clamp broken

Pass 23 Dec 2015 149,394 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 139,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 127,904 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 121,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 121,140 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 121,140 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 101,355 miles

Rear brake disc's pitted

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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Y20 DMS is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y20 DMS, 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 Y20 DMS registered?

Y20 DMS is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is Y20 DMS safe to buy?

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