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YP58 XAR

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

264,076 mi
Last recorded264,076 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP58 XAR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 264,076 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))

Parking brake just met the required efficiency

Pass 8 Mar 2021 253,872 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 253,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2020 240,507 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 240,506 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 215,816 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 190,028 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 164,041 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 139,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 128,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 102,905 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 76,932 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 49,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSF tyre tread low,2.5mm.

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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YP58 XAR is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YP58 XAR, 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 YP58 XAR registered?

YP58 XAR is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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The MOT history for YP58 XAR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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