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YB08 YAF

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

187,532 mi
Last recorded187,532 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 YAF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 187,532 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 176,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Jul 2019 169,019 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 162,057 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 162,057 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 147,322 miles

Rear bumpstops worn

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 147,322 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear bumpstops worn

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 133,889 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Number plate bulb dull in operation but still lights.

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 124,534 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 99,843 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 92,761 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 70,653 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 54,487 miles

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

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

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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YB08 YAF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YB08 YAF, 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 YB08 YAF registered?

YB08 YAF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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