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YA08 NYB

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

200,040 mi
Last recorded200,040 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 NYB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 200,040 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also damp around casing (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 188,811 miles

Central Exhaust clamp loose.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Heat shield loose.

Fail 27 Sep 2021 188,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust clamp loose.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose.

Pass 21 Nov 2019 183,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2mm and worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to between 2-2.5mm and worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 176,585 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 176,585 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 167,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre misshaped inner edge

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 161,537 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 161,537 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 152,534 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 140,368 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 118,079 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 96,378 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 96,378 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 71,467 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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YA08 NYB is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NYB, 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 NYB is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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