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Y23 VEE

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,684 mi
Last recorded136,684 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY23 VEE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 136,684 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 136,684 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 125,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 105,660 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 105,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 95,773 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all upper arms inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill in drivers door shut (5.2.6)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer seats ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 86,702 miles

Central exhaust clamp in poor condition

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.2.6)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 75,209 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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child seats on rear seat

engine bay covers fitted

front tyres worn down on inner of treads close to limit

under body trays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2015 75,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear 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)

advise tracking check

child seats on rear seat

engine bay covers fitted

front tyres worn down on inner of treads close to limit

under body trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 63,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

slight lip to all discs

some corrosion to osf door slam/top sill

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Fail 12 Nov 2014 63,458 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

slight lip to all discs

some corrosion to osf door slam/top sill

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Pass 14 Nov 2013 52,059 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 38,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 38,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 28,725 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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Y23 VEE 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 66.7%.

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 Y23 VEE, 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 Y23 VEE registered?

Y23 VEE is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 13 November 2008.

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