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YK08 TMZ

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,754 mi
Last recorded141,754 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 TMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 141,754 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 141,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 128,570 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 128,570 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 120,282 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 107,692 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cuts in outer side wall

Nearside Rear tyre stepped inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worse on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 88,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre slightly distorted

Fail 6 Mar 2015 88,512 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 6 Mar 2014 69,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,364 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 37,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2011 21,250 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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YK08 TMZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YK08 TMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK08 TMZ registered?

YK08 TMZ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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