MOT Status
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115,771 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Corrosion to underside of vehicle and components
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush starting to split (Front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush starting to split (Front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush starting to split (Rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump heard, water bottle topped up - no output (3.5 (a))
Corrosion to underside of vehicle and components
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush starting to split (Front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush starting to split (Front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush starting to split (Rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear brake discs have slight corrosion
Suspension arm bushes slightly perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 19 96Y (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 19 96Y (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 19 96Y (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 19 96Y (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YC08 XFM is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 XFM, 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 XFM registered?
YC08 XFM is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 17 April 2008.
Is YC08 XFM safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC08 XFM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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