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YF08 YTV

2008 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,144 mi
Last recorded121,144 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 YTV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 121,144 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 103,002 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 73,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 66,054 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 66,054 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 62,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 56,296 miles

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 56,296 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 52,998 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 52,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 45,807 miles

Centre exhaust bracket missing but system is still adequately supported

Coolant leak

Rear exhaust bracket incorrectly fitted but system is still adequately supported

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 45,807 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre exhaust bracket missing but system is still adequately supported

Coolant leak

Rear exhaust bracket incorrectly fitted but system is still adequately supported

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 37,083 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bulb warning on dash although all bulbs working

damage to underside of vehicle including exhaust silencers and protective shielding

n/s/f wheel arch lining fixings missing

Pass 23 Oct 2013 28,789 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 22,106 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2011 20,029 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 YTV is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YTV, 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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YF08 YTV is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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