MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,379 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
EML on
Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
EML on
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Audi A5?
Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of YC08 HLP?
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What year was YC08 HLP registered?
YC08 HLP is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 29 March 2008.
Is YC08 HLP safe to buy?
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.
Does YC08 HLP have outstanding finance?
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