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YS08 BYK

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,239 mi
Last recorded165,239 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 BYK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 165,239 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 165,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 146,855 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 130,049 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 123,065 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 122,090 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2015 112,717 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 103,632 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 96,512 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2012 84,584 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 84,583 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 76,042 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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YS08 BYK is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS08 BYK, 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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YS08 BYK is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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