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YF08 VSE

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,502 mi
Last recorded134,502 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 VSE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 134,502 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 116,673 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 96,764 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 81,225 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 65,521 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 57,314 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 55,076 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 35,791 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 35,791 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 VSE is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VSE, 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 VSE registered?

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

Is YF08 VSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 VSE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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