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YF08 ADU

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,171 mi
Last recorded123,171 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 ADU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 123,171 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 123,170 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 111,057 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 104,156 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 104,156 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Link pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 97,835 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 93,841 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 83,452 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 77,002 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 65,750 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 57,285 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 45,025 miles

sill and engine covers fitted

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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YF08 ADU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YF08 ADU, 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 YF08 ADU registered?

YF08 ADU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is YF08 ADU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 ADU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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