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YG08 FLX

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,123 mi
Last recorded157,123 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 FLX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 157,123 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 157,097 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device insecure Both (3.1 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 154,785 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 154,785 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 149,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obstructing inspection of some components

Pass 11 Jun 2018 131,450 miles

Nearside Front 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 Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 108,637 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 103,126 miles

emissions too low to detect

Fail 5 May 2016 103,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

emissions too low to detect

Pass 1 May 2015 96,589 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 96,589 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,967 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 45,832 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 36,446 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 36,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

during brake test parking malfuction light came on

Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,848 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 25,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YG08 FLX is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YG08 FLX, 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 YG08 FLX registered?

YG08 FLX is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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