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YF08 AVP

2008 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,816 mi
Last recorded84,816 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 AVP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 84,816 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 84,815 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 66,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F steering track control arm has slight play at inner joint.

N/S/R tyre badly out of shape.

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 AVP is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 YF08 AVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF08 AVP registered?

YF08 AVP is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is YF08 AVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 AVP shows 3 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.

Does YF08 AVP have outstanding finance?

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