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YE08 VBU

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,810 mi
Last recorded117,810 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 VBU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 117,810 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 101,194 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 90,198 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly unevenly worn

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn

Offside Front tyre slightly unevenly worn

Offside Rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 31 Jul 2017 84,852 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 69,207 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 67,502 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 61,219 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 61,219 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 51,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 40,254 miles

Nearside Rear and Offside Rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 3 May 2011 28,359 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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YE08 VBU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE08 VBU, 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 YE08 VBU registered?

YE08 VBU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is YE08 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE08 VBU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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