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Y5 TMM

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,178 mi
Last recorded128,178 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 TMM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 128,178 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 93,562 miles

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

damage on sill

Pass 8 Jun 2019 89,864 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 80,493 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front centre lower arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes perished (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arm bushes perished (x2 each side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged has cut on outer sidewall no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front sill damaged no corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has small metal in centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

emissions to low reading

Fail 4 Jun 2018 80,493 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front centre lower arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes perished (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arm bushes perished (x2 each side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged has cut on outer sidewall no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front sill damaged no corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has small metal in centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 74,715 miles

Emissions too low reading

Front wipers slight smear - aero

Nearside Front headlamp dip beam dim - more than 50 %

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cut - no cords - 255 35 R19

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 74,715 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle limit 30% = 33 % (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions too low reading

Front wipers slight smear - aero

Nearside Front headlamp dip beam dim - more than 50 %

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cut - no cords - 255 35 R19

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 67,981 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 67,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 60,085 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 53,695 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 53,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine oil on minumum

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

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

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

heavy puncture and damage to tread ***STRONG ADVISE***

Pass 5 Jun 2013 44,036 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 32,364 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 32,364 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 19,465 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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Y5 TMM is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y5 TMM, 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 Y5 TMM registered?

Y5 TMM is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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