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YH58 OYZ

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,499 mi
Last recorded173,499 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 OYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 173,499 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front suspension arm bushes worn slightly (2.4.G.2)

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

both front tyres inner side walls worn

Pass 17 Feb 2016 160,856 miles

covers & shields fitted

unable to check rear seat belts seat full?

Fail 16 Feb 2016 160,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear cuts in inner sidewall

covers & shields fitted

unable to check rear seat belts seat full?

Pass 2 Jan 2015 133,948 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Service is due.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 111,825 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 110,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 80,690 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 79,642 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YH58 OYZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YH58 OYZ, 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 YH58 OYZ registered?

YH58 OYZ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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