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YC08 HLP

2008 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,379 mi
Last recorded135,379 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 HLP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 135,379 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 135,376 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 135,348 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 126,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 126,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 121,259 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 115,917 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 105,218 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 105,217 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple bulges. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple bulges. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 90,417 miles

EML on

Fail 23 Jan 2017 90,384 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

EML on

Pass 26 Jan 2016 74,950 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 66,730 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2012 45,529 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,412 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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YC08 HLP is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HLP, 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 HLP registered?

YC08 HLP is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YC08 HLP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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