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YX58 XMZ

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

264,871 mi
Last recorded264,871 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 XMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 264,871 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 224,457 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 216,142 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 208,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2017 201,976 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 196,540 miles

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

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

centre exhaust clamps corroded and broken

Pass 24 Oct 2015 188,555 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 175,773 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 162,847 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 9 Sep 2013 162,847 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 20 Sep 2012 135,541 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 103,404 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 103,404 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 XMZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black 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 XMZ, 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 XMZ registered?

YX58 XMZ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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The MOT history for YX58 XMZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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