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YC08 FGP

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,452 mi
Last recorded170,452 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 FGP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 170,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 2 Mar 2023 164,708 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 164,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 157,974 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 157,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 148,579 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 143,164 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 143,145 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2018 137,341 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 126,860 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 112,077 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 98,343 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 84,240 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 71,441 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 55,603 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Very slight play from nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 6 Apr 2011 37,724 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 37,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear 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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YC08 FGP is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YC08 FGP, 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 YC08 FGP registered?

YC08 FGP is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YC08 FGP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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