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YR08 YXL

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,525 mi
Last recorded126,525 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 YXL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 126,525 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 126,524 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 117,087 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 106,315 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 106,315 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 103,627 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 103,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 79,367 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Oct 2017 60,902 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 56,981 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Offside Rear has a nail

Fail 14 Mar 2016 56,859 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Offside Rear has a nail

Pass 13 Mar 2015 51,026 miles

engine management light on

Pass 26 Mar 2013 41,723 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,982 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,498 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

full under tray fitted

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 YXL is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YXL, 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 YXL registered?

YR08 YXL is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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