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YT58 FZL

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

183,833 mi
Last recorded183,833 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 FZL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 183,833 miles

No reverse lights

Fail 6 Dec 2023 183,833 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

No reverse lights

Pass 17 Nov 2022 179,231 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 179,229 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 176,473 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Nov 2021 176,473 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2020 171,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Trims fitted underside,unable to fully inspect

Fail 3 Dec 2020 171,303 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Trims fitted underside,unable to fully inspect

Pass 26 Nov 2019 165,326 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 165,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 158,746 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 153,836 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 153,833 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 145,441 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 134,138 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 19 Oct 2015 134,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 11 Oct 2014 128,532 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 128,378 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

No emissions test results - unable to obtain metered smoke reading

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 128,313 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 117,061 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 107,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 96,373 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 96,373 miles

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

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

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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YT58 FZL is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YT58 FZL, 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 YT58 FZL registered?

YT58 FZL is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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