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YY08 LME

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,172 mi
Last recorded143,172 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 LME
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 143,172 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 133,968 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 123,441 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 117,139 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 110,332 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 100,743 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 93,903 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 84,015 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 70,381 miles

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

airbag light on

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

Fail 1 Jun 2012 70,381 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

airbag light on

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 10 Jun 2011 48,589 miles

coolant level low

low emissions-machine wont register

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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YY08 LME is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc 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 YY08 LME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY08 LME registered?

YY08 LME is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is YY08 LME safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY08 LME 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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