MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn lower arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted rubber mounting bush marked yellow (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear flexi brake hose not clipped into mount
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear flexi brake hose not clipped into mount
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front 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))
middle Exhaust clamp (over sleeve) corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35R19 96Y XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush part of suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush part of suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front 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))
middle Exhaust clamp (over sleeve) corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coolant level low
nearside headlamp dim
Nearside Front 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 position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
coolant level low
nearside headlamp dim
car wont rev up enough to gain results for diesel smoke test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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YL08 VVW is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 VVW, 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 VVW registered?
YL08 VVW is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 7 August 2008.
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