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YL08 GHD

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,150 mi
Last recorded161,150 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 GHD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 161,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 153,460 miles

Front suspention arms rubber bushes slightly perished

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 153,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front suspention arms rubber bushes slightly perished

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 146,083 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 138,902 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 138,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 119,317 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 97,825 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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YL08 GHD is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc 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 YL08 GHD, 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 YL08 GHD registered?

YL08 GHD is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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