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Y321 CAN

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

166,361 mi
Last recorded166,361 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY321 CAN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 166,361 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 166,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 164,359 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 158,024 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 155,089 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2017 148,707 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 138,453 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 128,758 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 122,426 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2013 113,665 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 104,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cant emmission test , wont rev high enough for machine, no visible smoke at all

Pass 11 Jul 2011 92,513 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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Y321 CAN is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y321 CAN, 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 Y321 CAN registered?

Y321 CAN is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is Y321 CAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y321 CAN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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