MOT Status
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164,034 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing thin on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing thin on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH FRONTS (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH FRONTS (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play frontmost (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play frontmost (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 65% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre Sidewall Cut
Rear Brake Pads <3mm
Undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
both rear tyres are starting to crack on outer shoulder but not deep enough to expose cords
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside front tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread
o/s front tyre has slight cut on centre of tread
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/side front brake pads getting low
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YA08 JCY is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 YA08 JCY, 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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YA08 JCY is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 4 July 2008.
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