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YC58 ZZD

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,281 mi
Last recorded214,281 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 ZZD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 214,281 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 214,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 204,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has split to inner sidewall

Pass 10 Feb 2017 193,522 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 193,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 179,272 miles

Front tyres edges worn

undertrays fitted unable to see some items

Fail 2 Feb 2016 179,272 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front tyres edges worn

undertrays fitted unable to see some items

Pass 22 Dec 2014 170,953 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 160,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 142,040 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 142,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 117,910 miles

unable to gain smoke test reading as no emissions detected

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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YC58 ZZD is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC58 ZZD, 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 YC58 ZZD registered?

YC58 ZZD is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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The MOT history for YC58 ZZD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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