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YG58 HHC

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

186,234 mi
Last recorded186,234 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 HHC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 186,234 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 180,473 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 175,596 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 175,596 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 170,717 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 166,679 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Dec 2019 166,679 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Dec 2018 161,417 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen damaged with in zone A less than 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2017 155,129 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Dec 2017 155,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 147,799 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 132,629 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush all four (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 132,628 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 104,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 104,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 92,931 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

child seats at rear

Pass 3 Sep 2012 86,841 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 70,064 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 HHC is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YG58 HHC, 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 HHC registered?

YG58 HHC is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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