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YX58 WBY

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

187,320 mi
Last recorded187,320 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 WBY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 187,320 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 176,253 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 168,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 168,649 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 155,820 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 155,817 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 142,313 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 128,439 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 123,272 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 108,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 85,167 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 69,916 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 59,772 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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YX58 WBY is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YX58 WBY, 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 YX58 WBY registered?

YX58 WBY is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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