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YP08 YXN

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,011 mi
Last recorded127,011 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 YXN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 127,011 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under-body rear of the vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 127,011 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under-body rear of the vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 118,510 miles

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)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 115,165 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewal (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front passenger door does not open from the outside intermittantly.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 107,410 miles

Engine management light on.. .

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 107,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine management light on.. .

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 88,336 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 81,061 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 73,404 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 56,012 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 41,563 miles

nsf tie rod has slight play in joint

Fail 9 May 2011 41,563 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf tie rod has slight play in joint

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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YP08 YXN is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YP08 YXN, 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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YP08 YXN is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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