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YR08 BZG

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,722 mi
Last recorded90,722 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 BZG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 90,722 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 90,722 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 79,832 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 67,940 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 55,286 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 45,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2013 45,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyrewall cracking around tread pattern

Pass 2 Apr 2012 39,346 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 27,017 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 27,017 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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YR08 BZG is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YR08 BZG, 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 YR08 BZG registered?

YR08 BZG is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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