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YF08 NAE

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,753 mi
Last recorded137,753 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 NAE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 137,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245 40 18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has minor damage to outer wall

Fail 26 Apr 2018 137,733 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245 40 18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has minor damage to outer wall

Pass 28 Apr 2017 121,830 miles

engine management light on dash

Pass 16 Apr 2016 102,354 miles

engine management light is on

o/s/f tyre worn

rear brake pads approaching limit

Fail 16 Apr 2016 102,353 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f 245/40/18/y (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r 245/40/18/y (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r 245/40/18/y (4.1.E.1)

engine management light is on

o/s/f tyre worn

rear brake pads approaching limit

Pass 23 Apr 2015 90,662 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 81,819 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 71,467 miles

Inner edges of both front tyres void of tread

Fail 10 May 2012 62,219 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 10 May 2012 62,219 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 17 May 2011 52,135 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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YF08 NAE is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NAE, 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 NAE registered?

YF08 NAE is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is YF08 NAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 NAE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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