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YG58 EKU

2008 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,607 mi
Last recorded141,607 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 EKU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 141,607 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 141,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 121,735 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wet at time of test

Pass 11 May 2019 107,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 102,238 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 87,426 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 82,101 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 77,112 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 70,945 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 65,823 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 57,371 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 57,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r wheel buckled

Pass 2 Sep 2011 48,478 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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YG58 EKU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YG58 EKU, 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 YG58 EKU registered?

YG58 EKU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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