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YF08 GJX

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

174,216 mi
Last recorded174,216 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 GJX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 174,216 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 174,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 165,921 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 153,573 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 142,128 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 108,595 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2013 64,892 miles

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

advise front tyres wearing on outer edges

o/s rear tyre starting to crack and perish advise renewal

Pass 6 Mar 2013 41,595 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 37,934 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 31,005 miles

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

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 GJX is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GJX, 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 GJX registered?

YF08 GJX is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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