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YM08 AWV

2008 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,817 mi
Last recorded121,817 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 AWV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 121,817 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 109,142 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 92,318 miles

Both front inner wheel arch liners insecure.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust clamp deteriorated/corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner sidewall.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape on inner edge.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 92,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front inner wheel arch liners insecure.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust clamp deteriorated/corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner sidewall.

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Inop. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inop. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape on inner edge.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 70,147 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 63,122 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Jul 2016 63,122 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 52,798 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 52,798 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 48,162 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 47,387 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 42,718 miles

Front tyre at o/s aproaching wear bars will soon need changing.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 37,578 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 33,454 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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YM08 AWV is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YM08 AWV, 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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YM08 AWV is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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