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YX08 XGL

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,006 mi
Last recorded125,006 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 XGL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 125,006 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2016 116,610 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2016 116,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 99,514 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 98,959 miles

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

poor repair to o/s/r outer sill

Fail 11 Apr 2014 98,937 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

poor repair to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 12 Apr 2013 78,936 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 61,099 miles

Different tyre width across axle (front-back)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 43,980 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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YX08 XGL is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YX08 XGL, 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 YX08 XGL registered?

YX08 XGL is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YX08 XGL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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