MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,279 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front brake backing plates loose
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
both front brake backing plates loose
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror items
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
The off side front washer jet is poor.
Engine management light on dash.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
The centre exhaust pipe heavily corroded.
The offside front tyre worn low on the inner edge.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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YE08 WXA is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc 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 YE08 WXA, 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 WXA registered?
YE08 WXA is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 23 April 2008.
Is YE08 WXA safe to buy?
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