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YD58 LPP

2008 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,740 mi
Last recorded141,740 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 LPP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 141,740 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 141,740 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 136,566 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 136,561 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres splitting on sidewalls causing cuts to ply cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 130,219 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 124,591 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 120,741 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 105,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 105,641 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 98,614 miles

engine management light on

undertrays fitted not allowing full underbody inspection

Pass 11 Feb 2017 89,153 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 75,533 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 72,161 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 72,161 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 59,994 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 57,083 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 42,748 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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YD58 LPP is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red 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 YD58 LPP, 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 YD58 LPP registered?

YD58 LPP is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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