MOT Status
ValidMileage
171,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device not cleaning headlamp
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device not cleaning headlamp
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides, lower (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole, leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front headlamp cleaning device faulty/ broken (failure from 2009 onwards)
Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear bars and slightly perished
front brake discs worn & unevenly
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit (4.1.E.1)
engine covers and undertrays fitted
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A5?
Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YL08 VWS is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 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 YL08 VWS, 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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How do I check the history of YL08 VWS?
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What year was YL08 VWS registered?
YL08 VWS is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 24 July 2008.
Is YL08 VWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for YL08 VWS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YL08 VWS have outstanding finance?
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