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YY08 LMF

2008 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,048 mi
Last recorded132,048 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 LMF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 132,048 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 121,635 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 121,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 110,921 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 110,920 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 106,900 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 97,385 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 94,175 miles

rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2013 77,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2012 59,853 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre small cuts in tread

Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,184 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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YY08 LMF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LMF, 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 YY08 LMF registered?

YY08 LMF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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