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YT08 YAJ

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

230,878 mi
Last recorded230,878 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 YAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 230,878 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 197,489 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 193,520 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 187,341 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 179,360 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 174,229 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 165,902 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 164,295 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 143,885 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 142,483 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 104,516 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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YT08 YAJ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YT08 YAJ, 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 YT08 YAJ registered?

YT08 YAJ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is YT08 YAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT08 YAJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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