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YM08 GDE

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,836 mi
Last recorded106,836 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 GDE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 106,836 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 97,513 miles

ecu light on

both front tyres in a perished condition 245/40r18y

both rear tyres bald on inner edge and in a perished condition

Fail 28 Jan 2016 97,513 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres in a perished condition 245/40r18y

both rear tyres bald on inner edge and in a perished condition

ecu light on

front syspension leveling rod snapped

Pass 16 Jan 2015 93,575 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 88,479 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 87,063 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 79,884 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 62,487 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 GDE is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YM08 GDE, 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 YM08 GDE registered?

YM08 GDE is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is YM08 GDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM08 GDE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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