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YG58 VZU

2008 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,426 mi
Last recorded146,426 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 VZU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 146,426 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 145,900 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 142,959 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly cracked and almost bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner wheel arch liner is hanging down

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 142,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply visible in very long cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly cracked and almost bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner wheel arch liner is hanging down

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 135,285 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 134,594 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 134,594 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 12 Dec 2017 134,118 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 123,760 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 111,343 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 95,340 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 83,530 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 73,131 miles

n/s+o/s front tyre tread deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2012 73,131 miles

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

n/s+o/s front tyre tread deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2011 63,899 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 VZU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VZU, 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 VZU registered?

YG58 VZU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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